Manager, General Accounting

About the role

Lincoln Waste Solutions is seeking a strategic, hands-on, and operationally strong General Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations within a rapidly scaling, high-volume, multi-entity organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities and operating divisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet integrity.
• Review and approve complex reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support financial due diligence efforts related to acquisitions.
• Lead accounting integration activities for newly acquired businesses, including general ledger mapping, chart of accounts standardization, balance sheet validation, opening balance sheet reviews, process alignment, and system integration.
• Identify accounting risks, integration gaps, and process inconsistencies during transition periods.
• Participate in development of scalable workflows and best practices within a high-volume transactional environment.
• Analyze financial data, trends, variances, and operational results.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, AP, AR, and Operations to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 3–5 years of management experience in a high-volume corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations.
• Experience working within multi-entity and/or shared services environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations, and financial close management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage, Epicor, Oracle, NetSuite, Business Central, or similar platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong analytical, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred but not required.

Skills

• Financial Close & General Ledger Management
• Team Leadership & Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration
• Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
• Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit
• Financial Analysis & Operational Support

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Supportive work-life balance: hybrid/in-office work schedule
• Supportive of professional development
• Dynamic and international working environment