Accounting Manager Jobs

Accounting Manager jobs are open across public accounting, corporate finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors, from senior accountant promotions to controller-track roles, with specializations in general ledger management, financial reporting, and revenue accounting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,347+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRobert Half
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type41% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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Accounting Manager | Finance
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Accounting Manager | Finance
Red Ventures
Atlanta, Georgia
Accounting
Audit
Compliance & Risk
$120k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Accounting Manager
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Accounting Manager
AP Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Tax
Hybrid
201-500

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Accounting & Reporting Manager
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Accounting & Reporting Manager
Sound Income Group
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Accounting
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Talent Manager (Contract Finance & Accounting)
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Talent Manager (Contract Finance & Accounting)
Robert Half
Eugene, Oregon
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$43k - $81k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Accounting Manager
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Accounting Manager
Stationserv
Memphis, Tennessee
Product Management
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Accounting Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Robert Half49
  • SS&C23
  • Aprio23
  • MBE CPAs21
  • Amazon19

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing23
  • Staffing & Recruiting9
  • Technology & Software9
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Food & Beverage5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accounting manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibility
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks
  • CPA certification required or strongly preferred
  • Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

Tips for Your Accounting Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to close cycles

Accounting managers are evaluated on their ability to close books accurately and on time. Quantify your close cycle length, the size of the team you supervised, and any reductions in error rates you achieved. Vague descriptions of 'overseeing accounting functions' won't stand out.

Highlight the software stack you own

Most postings specify ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle, plus Excel or reporting tools. List every system you've administered or configured, not just used. Hiring managers distinguish between someone who enters data and someone who owns the chart of accounts.

Target postings by company growth stage

Early-stage companies want accounting managers who can build processes from scratch. Established firms want someone who can optimize existing workflows and manage audits. Match your resume's emphasis to where the company is, not a one-size-fits-all summary.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists accounting manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a technical case in interviews

Many accounting manager interviews include a scenario question: a journal entry dispute, a reconciliation discrepancy, or a month-end close problem. Walk through your thought process out loud. Interviewers want to see how you triage and communicate, not just whether you know debits from credits.

Negotiate beyond base salary thoughtfully

Accounting manager offers often include bonus eligibility tied to close quality or audit outcomes. Ask specifically about bonus structure, CPA exam reimbursement, and professional development budgets. These vary significantly and are almost always negotiable before you sign.

Accounting Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most accounting managers?

The companies hiring the most accounting managers right now include Robert Half, SS&C, and Aprio, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across corporate finance, healthcare systems, and regional public accounting firms.

How many accounting manager jobs are remote?

About 64% of accounting manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site roles remain common in industries with complex inventory or physical operations. Financial reporting and general ledger roles tend to have the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements compared to cost accounting or plant controller positions.

How do you become an accounting manager?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build several years of experience in staff or senior accountant roles where you own reconciliations and close processes. Earning a CPA license significantly accelerates the path. From there, take on supervisory responsibility, even informally, and demonstrate you can manage deadlines, review others' work, and communicate results to leadership.

Can you get hired as an accounting manager with limited management experience?

Yes, especially if you've led projects, mentored junior staff, or managed workflows without a formal supervisory title. Emphasize any cross-functional coordination, process improvements you drove independently, and times you presented financials to non-accounting stakeholders. Smaller companies and growth-stage organizations are more likely to promote or hire strong senior accountants into their first management role.

What does the accounting manager interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview covering close processes, GAAP knowledge, and system experience, and then a panel or hiring manager round focused on leadership scenarios. Some employers add a take-home case study involving a reconciliation problem or a close process analysis. References are typically checked before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to accounting manager jobs?

You can find and apply to accounting manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry background, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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