Accounting Manager

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Accounting Manager to lead and enhance our accounting operations and support key financial initiatives. This role supervises a team of staff accountants, including hiring, performance management, and development, and is accountable for the overall performance of the function.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily and monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of staff accountants, including responsibility for performance management, workload prioritization, and professional development to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Develop, implement, interpret, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, with a particular emphasis on accounts payable and payroll functions, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Treasury leadership to support cash management strategies, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial guidance that informs operational decision-making.
• Prepare, analyze, and present weekly and monthly financial reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and variance analytics to senior leadership to support strategic planning and business performance monitoring.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process improvements, automation tools, and scalable accounting solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control across the accounting function.
• Lead coordination of external audits, internal reporting requirements, and special projects, exercising discretion in resolving accounting issues and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree – preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with experience in WIP (Work in Progress) Accounting / Analysis.
• Current or prior experience working for a private equity-owned company – preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) – preferred.
• Proven experience with financial systems, automation tools, and large data sets.
• Experience automating processes and integrating acquired businesses into ERP system preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and lead through change in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with Acumatica ERP system – preferred.

Skills

• Leadership: Ability to oversee full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Team Management: Supervises, mentors, and evaluates accounting staff, driving performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Expertise in preparing and presenting financial results, KPIs, and variance analyses to support informed business decisions.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner with Operations, Finance, and Treasury to support cash management and strategic initiatives.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Skill in identifying and implementing efficiencies, system enhancements, and automation opportunities.
• Audit & Project Leadership: Ability to lead audit coordination, reporting requirements, and special projects with independent judgment and discretion.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• EAP
• STD/LTD
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life
• Supplemental: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position in an office or job-site environment.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position and/or move throughout the workplace as needed.
• Ability to operate standard office and job-related equipment.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, kneel, climb, and lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.