Senior Accounting Manager Consultant

Senior Accounting Manager

Aston Carter is working with a well-known company in the Kansas City area who is looking to bring on a Senior Accounting Manager to help them on an open-ended, contract basis. They are needing someone who has strong corporate accounting experience, has a CPA, and has worked for a $1 billion+ revenue size company. There is potential these roles will be extended later on depending on how the project goes. Medical, dental and vision benefits are offered during the contract period along with accruing PTO and holiday pay.

Job Description

Join a dynamic team focused on project and utility management in corporate accounting. As a senior accounting manager, you will apply your expertise in diverse corporate accounting areas to independently manage and execute complex accounting processes. This role requires advanced application of US GAAP and IFRS principles and a deep understanding of corporate accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute complex accounting processes across corporate accounting functions, including leases (ASC 842), debt, equity, and intercompany transactions.
• Apply advanced US GAAP and IFRS principles to various corporate accounting areas.
• Take ownership of critical corporate accounting close areas, ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Ensure adherence to SOX compliance requirements by designing and maintaining sophisticated internal controls.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline and improve corporate accounting processes.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts to support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Audit to ensure accurate accounting for complex transactions.

Essential Skills

• Accounting degree
• CPA certification
• 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP and reporting tools such as PowerBI and SQL
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in large company or large private company environments and public accounting
• Experience with SEC filing

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Overland Park, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.