Mgr, Accounting

Deltek Systems (Colorado) - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Publishing Industries

About the position

The General Ledger (GL) Manager at Deltek is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day global activities of the General Accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with USGAAP. This role involves leading a team of accountants, managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, while also focusing on process improvements and automation of transactions. The GL Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support internal and external audits, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day global activities of the General Accounting team.
• Oversee general accounting processes across all accounts and transaction types.
• Prepare and post journal entries, analyze account activity for variances, and review account reconciliations.
• Automate transactions and focus the team on error-free processing and problem resolution.
• Review and approve monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations in BlackLine.
• Manage accounting activities under USGAAP, including royalty, payroll, and accrual accounting.
• Lead month-end activities, including review of JEs and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing/reviewing PBC requests.
• Recommend and implement process improvements related to accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in filing annual registration of municipal/business permits and SEC information updates.
• Support the Corporate Controller Group in drafting policies and procedures.
• Create ad-hoc analysis and work on ad-hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience in a global company with USGAAP reporting.
• Minimum of 2 years managing staff.
• BA or BS in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel and MS Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a Shared Services environment.
• Experience from a big 4 auditing firm.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, BlackLine, CostPoint, and COGNOS.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Training and development programs