Senior Accounting Manager (New York)

Senior Accounting Manager position (Future Controller Track)Manhattan, NY | Hybrid (3 days onsite)Up to $150K in base salary + 20% BonusI'm currently partnering with a rapidly growing global retail & hospitality organization to identify a high-caliber Senior Accounting Manager to join its U.S. corporate finance team.This is far more than a traditional accounting leadership role.The successful candidate will serve as the right hand to the Director of Finance, lead a team of accounting professionals, and play a critical role in strengthening the controllership function across a complex multi-entity environment. The position is intentionally designed to evolve into a Controller-level opportunity within the next 1–2 years.Key areas of responsibility include:Ownership of month-end close and financial reporting processesOversight of consolidated reporting across 20+ entitiesDeep balance sheet ownership across revenue, inventory, AR, accruals and intercompany activityLeadership of accounting staff and external collections resourcesProcess improvement, controls enhancement, and scalable infrastructure developmentStrategic partnership with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholdersIdeal background:• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience• Strong U.S. GAAP expertise• Multi-entity consolidation experience• Proven leadership capabilities• Advanced Excel skills• ERP experience (MS Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations highly preferred)• CPA strongly preferredWe're particularly interested in professionals who bring a true controllership mindset—individuals who proactively identify issues, drive solutions, build processes, and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.This organization offers:Significant career progression opportunitiesExposure to a global business environmentStrong mentorship from an established finance leaderHigh visibility with executive leadershipOpportunity to help shape the future accounting organizationDue to the confidential nature of this search, additional company information will be shared with selected candidates.If you are interested—or know someone who may be a strong fit—please reach out directly for a confidential conversation.ecs@hoxtoncircle.com