Accounting Lead

About the role

We are seeking an Accounting Lead for a growing organization that offers the opportunity to step into a high-impact working lead role. This position is ideal for a Senior Accountant who is ready to expand their responsibilities by mentoring teammates, coordinating workflow, and partnering closely with finance leadership while remaining hands-on with the accounting function.

Highlights

• Competitive salary of $75,000 to $110,000 (target hiring range is expected to be $90,000 to $100,000 based on experience)
• Direct exposure to the VP of Finance and Assistant Controller
• A clear path for continued professional growth into broader accounting leadership
• Involvement in month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives
• The opportunity to help modernize accounting processes and improve efficiencies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning with your first contribution
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid time off, sick time, and company-paid holidays
• Employee vehicle discount program

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and regulatory reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate workflow across the accounting team, mentor teammates, and serve as a resource on day-to-day accounting matters
• Partner with finance leadership to identify process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support accounting system enhancements
• Assist with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 3 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in a high-volume, transaction-intensive accounting environment is strongly preferred. Financial services, commercial leasing, or banking experience is highly valued. Public accounting experience is a significant plus
• Strong accounting fundamentals, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment