About the role
The
Sr. Accounting Manager
plays a key role in SEEL’s financial planning and analysis function, supporting
forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across all programs (internal and client-facing)
. This position is based in the Detroit office.
This role partners closely with Program Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership to ensure
financial accuracy, actionable insights, and alignment between program performance and financial outcomes
. The Sr. Accounting Manager is responsible for
developing program budgets, analyzing profitability, maintaining financial models, and supporting continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting
.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead program-level budget development, forecasting, and profitability analysis for both new and existing programs
Develop financial/scenario analysis to support business decisions and program design
Analyze variances between forecast, budget, and actuals; provide
clear explanations and actionable recommendations
Partner with Program Managers to ensure
forecast accuracy and alignment with operational assumptions
Accounting, Reconciliation & Close
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring all accounts are supported, accurate, and timely
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances, including aging items and discrepancies
- Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are complete and accurate
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all journal entries and reconciliations
- Partner with Accounting Manager to ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across programs and entities
Systems, Data & Process Improvement
Maintain accurate
project setup, cost tracking, and reporting in accounting systems
Lead or support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations
Ensure data integrity across systems used for
financial reporting and program tracking
Compliance & Controls
Support adherence to
GAAP and internal financial controls
Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as required
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Program Management, and Leadership to provide
financial insights and guidance
Communicate financial results clearly to both
financial and non-financial stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field
5+ years
of relevant experience in accounting
Strong understanding of
GAAP and financial reporting principles
Experience with
budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Proficiency in
Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Experience with
accounting systems (B1 or similar ERP systems)
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to
- translate financial data into actionable insights
- Effective communication skills with ability to work across cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-starter with strong
ownership and accountability mindset