Accounting Manager, Denver

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support core expense accounting activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Denver, Colorado. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening close processes, and partnering with teams across multiple regions. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end expertise, sound judgment in expense analysis, and the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:• Lead accounting activities related to operating expenses, including accruals, prepaid balances, journal entries, and reconciliation support. • Review monthly and quarterly variances, investigate key drivers, and provide clear explanations for changes in financial results.• Support the month-end close by ensuring deadlines are met and reporting outputs align with public company expectations. • Prepare and refine process documentation, including desktop procedures and walkthrough materials, to improve consistency and audit readiness. • Perform detailed expenseand profit-and-loss analysis to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen financial accuracy.• Collaborate with international colleagues across time zones, including participation in early meetings with global team members when needed. • Assist with audit-related requests by organizing support, validating account activity, and responding to questions tied to financial statement reviews.• Contribute to process improvements and provide analytical support for accounting operations and related reporting workflows.• Demonstrated experience in month-end close, general ledger accounting, and expense-related financial reporting. • Strong background in accrual accounting, prepaid expense management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.• Ability to analyze fluctuations in account activity and explain period-over-period movements with clarity. • Experience working in an international business environment with cross-border or global accounting coordination. • Familiarity with the reporting discipline and close cadence typically expected within a publicly traded company is preferred.• Proven ability to create process documentation, support walkthroughs, and maintain clear accounting procedures. • Experience with financial statement audits and audit support activities. • Exposure to enterprise accounting systems is helpful; experience with Oracle is acceptable, and familiarity with SAP is a plus.