Accounting Manager
Where Expertise Meets Purpose-Driven Impact
Use your accounting knowledge to help employees across the country build financial independence.
At Blue Ridge Associates, we don’t just administer retirement plans — we help people build lasting financial security. Through 401(k) services and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), we empower employees across the country to take ownership of their financial futures. We are proud to be nationally ranked among the top two providers of ESOP recordkeeping and administration services and among the top three providers of retirement plan administration and consulting services, which includes 401(k), defined benefit (DB), cash balance (CB), and other qualified retirement plans.
Whether remote or based in one of our offices across the country, our team members work together with a shared mission: to make it easy for plan sponsors and professionals to provide wealth-building benefits to business owners and their employees.
About Blue Ridge Associates
We are a professional services firm that provides third-party retirement plan administration services for companies that sponsor 401(k) Plans and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Our offices are located in Charlottesville, VA, Columbia, MD, Columbus, OH, Monrovia, CA, and Maple Grove, MN, although our client base is nationwide.
That’s Where You Come in as an Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager is a key contributor to the Finance & Accounting function, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, and supporting audit and compliance activities. This role plays a critical part in building scalable processes, strengthening internal controls, and supporting financial infrastructure in a high-growth, technology-enabled organization. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
General Accounting & Close
· Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements
· Manage general ledger activity, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
· Maintain and enforce chart of accounts consistency across the organization
· Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by staff
Financial Reporting & Analysis
· Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
· Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and prior periods; communicate insights and recommendations
· Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling projections
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
· Serve as primary liaison for external auditors; coordinate audit schedules, requests, and documentation
· Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulations
· Support tax preparation with external advisors
· Assist with regulatory reporting specific to TPA/benefits administration
Systems, Processes & Technology
· Serve as ERP subject matter expert; drive automation and process improvements
· Partner cross-functionally to enhance system integrations and reporting capabilities
· Lead or support ERP implementations, upgrades, or migrations
· Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Supervise and mentor accounting staff and AP team; provide coaching and performance feedback
· Collaborate with Operations, Client Services, and Technology teams to resolve issues
· Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts
· Assist with investor reporting and strategic financial projects