Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Hybrid)

Position Summary:

A privately held, global organization is looking to add a dynamic Senior Accountant to their team! This position plays a key role in the monthly close process and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization. This role is heavily focused on managing complex close activities, preparing accurate financial statements, supporting forecasting and budgeting processes, and delivering meaningful variance analysis to business leaders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working across multiple legal entities and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Multi-Entity Accounting & Close

• Lead and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for multiple legal entities
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Ensure accurate consolidation of financial results across entities
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Financial Statement Preparation

• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial reporting
• Support external audits, reviews, and internal requests for financial data

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Partner with department leaders to gather inputs and understand business drivers
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast assumptions

Variance Analysis & Reporting

• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; communicate findings clearly to management
• Prepare management reports and financial presentations with actionable insights

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and documentation of procedures
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with multi-entity accounting and month-end close
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we’d love to hear from you!