Accounting Manager

Location: Remote

Time zone/Shift: EST

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Accounting Manager to support a fast-growing, acquisition-driven organization. This role will own the month-end close process, maintain balance sheet integrity, support ERP implementation initiatives, and assist with the financial integration of newly acquired businesses.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, works independently with minimal supervision, and enjoys building scalable accounting processes that support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close Management

• Own and manage the full month-end close process across multiple operating entities.
• Ensure all journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to shorten close timelines and improve efficiency.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts.
• Investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear supporting documentation and audit-ready records.

Financial & KPI Reporting

• Prepare and update weekly and monthly KPI dashboards.
• Provide management with timely visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis requests.

ERP Implementation & Process Improvement

• Participate in ERP implementation and optimization projects.
• Assist with workflow testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system utilization.

Acquisition Integration Support

• Assist with onboarding and integrating newly acquired businesses.
• Support opening balance sheet setup and chart of accounts mapping.
• Transition acquired entities into standardized accounting processes and reporting structures.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong ownership of month-end close activities.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud ERP systems.
• Prior ERP implementation experience.
• Experience in multi-entity accounting environments.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration activities.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition is a plus.

ABOUT ISHIR

ISHIR is a digital innovation and enterprise AI services provider. We work with startups and enterprises to shape the future through accelerated innovation, deep technical expertise, access to global digital talent and a passion for complex problem-solving. With our help, our clients overcome their most difficult digital challenges leveraging AI.

We are not just consultants, we are partners in our clients’ success, assisting them with re(gaining) competitive edge by identifying opportunities for differentiation, industry disruption, scalable innovation, and go-to-market strategies that deliver successful outcomes.
At ISHIR, we help bold businesses accelerate innovation through Talent, Speed-to-Market, and AI. We help make an impact by solving real problems using innovation, improved customer experiences and the right technologies.

As an ISHIR employee, you will get the advanced training you need to be successful, and the opportunity to apply it. You must be passionate about technology, crave responsibility, and be eager to apply your knowledge to real business solutions for our startup and enterprise customers. These are the qualities of a person destined for success at ISHIR.

ISHIR attracts a special type of individual—someone who is proactive, thrives on challenges, feeds off success, and looks at moving targets not as obstacles but as opportunities. ISHIR is an exciting place to work. It is imbued with an entrepreneurial spirit and promotes self-reliance, open communication, and collaboration.