Accounting Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for assigned product lines—prepare, review, and post accruals, deferrals, and reclasses; manage the close calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
• Mentor and lead accounting team – provide guidance and support to staff accountants to execute on department priorities and meet department goals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own balance-sheet account reconciliations (cash, inventory, revenue, COGS, intercompany, payroll, etc.); investigate variances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain robust data models that link operational metrics to financial outcomes; leverage Excel (Power Query), Power BI, or similar tools to automate and visualize results.
• Provide first-level analytical support to the Controller: perform revenue/margin analytics, trend analysis, and root-cause investigations; summarize key insights for management.
• Partner with FP&A to align actuals with forecasts, drive variance commentary, and refine accrual methodologies that improve forecast accuracy.
• Liaise with external auditors; prepare PBC items and support technical research (GAAP, ASC 606, ASC 842, etc.).
• Champion process standardization and automation; document, test, and enhance internal controls and SOPs.
• Administer general ledger and sub-ledger configurations; lead data validation during system upgrades or integrations and optimization of financial systems, including NetSuite.
• Support ad-hoc projects such as new product launches, M&A integrations, cost-saving initiatives, and system implementations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information received and processed while following company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested and required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required with minimum of five years of experience. Advanced credentials such as an MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proficient ability working in and utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of software required. Experience with Netsuite a plus.

Physical Demands

• Sit; talk or hear; use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• Stand and walk.
• Sometimes stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• Based in Denver, CO with attendance in the office expected 3 days a week with 2 days remote.
• Additional flexibility to be remote will be considered based on job performance.
• Occasional travel to corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, WI may be necessary with emphasis on travel for impact.