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Accounting Manager

CFS, Aurora, CO, United States

Salary max: $48.00

Duration: Full Time


Accounting Manager (Hybrid – Denver Metro Area)


Salary: $100,000 – $125,000
Location: Aurora, Co


About the Opportunity


A growing, mission-focused organization is adding an Accounting Manager to its team to support a dynamic, project-driven accounting function. This is a high-impact Accounting Manager role where you’ll take ownership of key financial processes, partner with leadership, and help scale accounting operations in a complex, revenue-focused environment.


If you enjoy blending technical accounting with real business impact—and want visibility with leadership—this is a strong next step.


What You’ll Be Doing as the Accounting Manager



  • Own and drive the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

  • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial fluctuations to maintain clean books

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP

  • Lead revenue recognition efforts (ASC 606) across contract-based and milestone-driven work

  • Oversee project-level financial tracking, ensuring alignment between revenue and expenses

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve cost allocation and revenue timing

  • Partner on audit deliverables, including schedules and technical accounting support

  • Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and system efficiencies

  • Mentor and review work of accounting staff, helping elevate team performance

  • The Accounting Manager will play a key role in improving and optimizing ERP and reporting tools


What You Bring



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, prior experience as an Accounting Manager, or a Senior Accountant with leadership experience

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting guidance

  • Experience working with auditors and supporting audits

  • Background in public accounting or a technically complex environment is a plus


What Sets You Apart



  • Comfortable navigating a multi-entity, project-based accounting environment

  • Able to translate technical accounting into actionable business insights

  • Strong communicator who enjoys partnering across departments

  • Motivated to grow into expanded leadership responsibilities


Why You’ll Love This Accounting Manager Role



  • Hybrid flexibility in the Denver metro area

  • High visibility with executive leadership

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact in a revenue-driven, technical environment

  • Supportive, mission-oriented culture

  • Clear path for growth as the organization continues to expand



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