Sr. Accounting Manager

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