General Ledger Manager

Trueline is seeking a General Ledger Manager to join their finance team in New York City (hybrid, 3x/week onsite). This is a strategic opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technology, including AI and process automation.

What You'll Do as the General Ledger Manager:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the general ledger team, overseeing accounting functions including journal entries, payroll entries, reconciliations, and fixed assets
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards
• Coordinate and prepare for external audits, including drafting financial statements and supporting documentation
• Collaborate across departments such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Payroll, Tax, and IT to align GL processes with broader firm initiatives
• Drive modernization efforts including system upgrades, automation tools, AI adoption, and real-time reporting dashboards
• Act as the business owner for GL system improvements and cross-functional workflows
• Mentor a small but growing team, with one direct supervisor report and two junior team members under their purview

Must-Haves as the General Ledger Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting experience in a law firm environment
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong foundation in GAAP and internal controls
• Experience in professional services, law firms, or similarly structured environments
• Proven ability to drive or participate in process improvements and cross-functional collaboration
• Comfort managing deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced setting

Nice-to-Haves as the General Ledger Manager:

• CPA certification
• Exposure to AI or RPA tools and implementation efforts
• Familiarity with Power BI or other financial analytics platforms

This Role Offers:

• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite in NYC office)
• Competitive base salary ($165,000 to $195,000 depending on experience)
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• High-impact role within a forward-thinking finance organization
• Opportunity to modernize and scale GL operations with advanced tools and strategy