Senior Accountant

About the role

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across the United States and Canada. In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide. Together, FBM and UDHG's 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with internal deadlines
• Prepare and review complex monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, post journal entries, and assist with preparation of financial statements
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and post eliminating journal entries
• Manage accruals, fixed assets, and revenue recognition processes in compliance with company policies and GAAP
• Identify and implement efficiencies in the month-end close cycle to reduce process time
• Propose and execute enhancements to accounting processes and tools
• Provide mentoring and support to junior accounting staff to support professional growth and development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and streamline processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within large organizations ($2B+ revenue)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas) and intermediate skills in Word and Outlook
• Proven ability to work with and manipulate large datasets in Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce is a plus
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA designation preferred
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills