Accounting Manager

IFG Pittsburgh is recruiting an Accounting Manager responsible for managing the close process, preparation of financial statements, performing financial and variance analysis and performing forecasting and budgeting.  The Accounting Manager assists in the development and administration of the fiscal, financial, and accounting programs including the preparation of various complex financial reports and analyses, the maintenance of financial reports and the oversight of the annual financial audits and 990 tax return preparation.

Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager   

• Lead month-end close, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis
• Review and validate general ledger data; ensure accuracy and usability of financial systems
• Serve as primary liaison with auditors, public accountants, and external financial stakeholders
• Support financial leadership in strategic planning, goal setting, and execution initiatives
• Assist with budgeting, financial oversight, and adherence to regulatory and procedural standards
• Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Manage, train, and evaluate staff; support hiring and performance management
• Escalate key financial insights and risks to executive leadership
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial accuracy

Requirements of the Accounting Manager  

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field
• CPA preferred
• Seven (7) plus years of corporate accounting experience coupled with management/leadership experience
• Detailed knowledge and experience in preparing complex accounting reports and problem resolution
• Experience managing and reconciling working capital accounts
• Intermediate Excel (pivots, lookups) and PowerPoint required
• Willingness to be a hand-on, working leader

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Dave Lozecki at 412-539-1434 x232  for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.

ABOUT IFG

IFG is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005.  We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges.  We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.