Accounting Manager (Remote)

Accounting Manager (Remote)

Location:Remote (Latin America or South Africa)Hours:Full-Time, aligned with US Eastern Time (EST)Employment Type:Full-Time, Independent Contractor

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing US-based education company that acquires and operates a network of early childhood education centers. Through centralized finance, accounting, payroll, HR, and operational support, the company is building a scalable platform and is experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedAccounting Managerto own the day-to-day accounting function and lead the month-end close process across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role in a high-growth environment, ideal for someone who thrives in building scalable processes, improving financial operations, and working closely with US leadership.

This position offers strong long-term growth potential, with a clear path toward a Controller-level role.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Month-End Close
* Own the month-end close process across multiple entities.
* Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
* Maintain accurate and well-documented accounting records.
* Develop and improve accounting processes, controls, and SOPs.

General Ledger
* Manage the General Ledger and ensure accurate transaction coding.
* Support multi-entity accounting and financial reporting.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and system enhancements.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
* Oversee the accounts payable process.
* Manage vendor onboarding, payments, and documentation.
* Support procurement and corporate purchasing activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with operational teams and leadership to resolve accounting matters.
* Support finance initiatives and process improvements across the business.

Requirements
* 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
* Experience managing month-end close in a multi-entity or high-growth environment.
* Experience working with US-based companies and US accounting practices.
* Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and reconciliations.
* Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite is highly preferred.
* Experience with modern accounting and spend management platforms is an advantage.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote environment.

What's Offered
* Fully remote opportunity.
* Competitive USD compensation.
* Long-term independent contractor position.
* Opportunity to work directly with US leadership.
* Clear career progression within a rapidly growing organization.