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Finance Manager

Team
Finance
Location
NJ/NYC preferred · Remote (US) optional
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$110,000–$140,000

Position summary

The Accounting and Reporting Manager role offers the opportunity to lead critical areas of financial reporting, including compensation accounting and expense management, while overseeing the accurate preparation, analysis, and delivery of financial statements. The position owns key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and other regulatory requirements. We're based in Red Bank, NJ with a New York City presence; NJ/NYC is preferred for this role, though remote (US) is an option for the right person.

The role provides significant cross-functional exposure, partnering with business leaders to align financial reporting with strategic objectives while delivering complex financial analysis and insights to management. It also includes responsibility for establishing and maintaining strong internal controls, supporting audits, and driving continuous process improvements and system enhancements.

This position offers leadership and team management experience, including mentoring and developing accounting professionals, strengthening reporting capabilities, and influencing financial processes across the organization.

Job responsibilities

Full-time role — NJ/NYC preferred, with remote (US) as an option.

  • Oversee accounting for key areas including compensation (bonuses, commissions, incentive plans, and acquisition-related compensation), operating expenses, vendor accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and cash.
  • Manage and supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash receipts, and general ledger activity.
  • Ensure timely and accurate recognition of expenses through oversight of the vendor accrual process.
  • Lead the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules (including lead schedules and roll-forwards).
  • Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
  • Execute and manage the monthly and quarterly close process, coordinating timelines and deliverables across the team.
  • Prepare and review financial reporting schedules, including support for external reporting and audit requirements.
  • Perform detailed variance and flux analysis to identify trends, explain results, and investigate discrepancies.
  • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX standards.
  • Coordinate annual audits, maintain audit-ready documentation, and provide recommendations for process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation, including within a new ERP system.
  • Maintain accurate fiscal records and documentation to support all financial transactions.
  • Provide leadership to the accounting team, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members, delivering ongoing performance feedback and supporting professional growth.
  • Partner with Finance IT to enhance system capabilities, build reporting, and drive ERP system efficiencies.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and strengthen financial reporting.
  • Prepare non-GAAP reporting and ad hoc financial analyses to support management decision-making.

Required experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required.
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, public accounting, or corporate accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Experience managing or reviewing accounting close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Experience working with ERP systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Mercury, Puzzle, and Gusto.
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and think critically in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

How we support our teammates

Signal Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them—and their family members—achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Signal offers paid parental leave, mental health services, and more.

The target salary range for this position is $110,000–$140,000 annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. It is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.

How to apply

Send a résumé and a short note about the close cycles, reporting, or process improvements you've owned. We read every application and move quickly.

Apply for this role

Or email us directly at careers@signalspecialty.com.

Signal Specialty is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.