Jobs · Accounting · Michigan

Accounting Manager

Crisp · Lansing, MI · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

What you’ll do:

  • Accounting Leadership: Manage day-to-day accounting operations across multiple business entities, ensuring payroll, payables, receivables, cash tracking, and related accounting functions are handled accurately and efficiently.
  • Financial Reporting: Ensure the production of clean, consistent financial reports and provide monthly insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify profitability trends, cost-saving opportunities, operational risks, and areas for improved financial performance.
  • Forecasting and Planning: Support forecasting efforts and improve financial planning processes to give leadership stronger visibility into cash flow, revenue, expenses, and future business needs.
  • KPI and Metrics Development: Develop and maintain KPI frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making.
  • Team Management: Supervise and support accounting team members or external accounting resources, ensuring work is completed accurately, timely, and in alignment with company standards.
  • System Improvements: Optimize accounting processes, improve internal controls, strengthen month-end close procedures, and identify ways to reduce manual work, errors, and inefficiencies.

What we’re looking for:

  • Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
  • Experience Required: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory experience favored.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks and expert-level Excel capabilities are essential for success.
  • Analytical Ability: Strong skillset in financial analysis, cost accounting, and profitability assessments is expected.
  • Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to manage a team and drive change through strategic financial insights.
  • Mindset: A proactive, outcomes-driven approach with an ownership mentality is key to thriving in this role.
  • KPI Focus: Ability to develop and track performance metrics to foster a results-oriented culture within the firm.

Why you should work here:

  • Growth Potential: Work in a role primed for personal and professional growth with a clear path to director-level responsibilities.
  • Leadership Exposure: Work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to financial strategy, operational improvements, and business planning.
  • Multi-Entity Experience: Gain valuable experience managing accounting across a growing and evolving business environment.
  • Team Culture: Join a collaborative team environment where your insights and initiatives are valued and encouraged.

Additional perks:

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plan available to all employees.
  • Retail Plan: Access to the firm’s 401(k) with competitive employer contributions.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy to support work-life balance.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Some hybrid flexibility available post-initial ramp period (approx. 90 days).

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