Accounting Manager

Position Overview A growing, high-revenue organization in the Tampa Bay area is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team. This individual will report to the Director of Accounting and directly manage a team of four Accountants responsible for general ledger accounting. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is already successfully managing an accounting team and has the technical accounting expertise to work through complex issues while supporting and developing their team. The organization is growing and currently undergoing a multi-year finance system implementation, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced and evolving environment. Responsibilities Lead and directly manage a team of four Accountants supporting general ledger accounting Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and key close processes Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and in accordance with GAAP Review work completed by accounting team members and provide technical guidance Coach, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team Research and resolve complex accounting issues Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal efficiencies Partner with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams Support finance and accounting system initiatives Adapt to new technologies, systems, and processes as the organization continues to grow Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 8+ years of progressive accounting experience within public accounting and/or a large corporate environment 2–3+ years of direct people-management experience Must currently be managing a team Strong technical accounting knowledge with an emphasis on GAAP Advanced Excel skills Experience working within a large, complex, or high-revenue organization Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial close processes Tech-savvy and comfortable working across multiple financial systems and tools Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to balance team leadership responsibilities with hands-on accounting work Preferred Qualifications CPA Public accounting experience supporting large or high-revenue clients Hands-on ERP or finance system implementation experience Experience participating in system design, testing, cutover, or post-go-live support Experience within a multi-entity or high-growth organization Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an established accounting leader who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with proven people-management experience. They are a motivated self-starter who can take ownership of their responsibilities while effectively developing and supporting their team. This person should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable navigating change, and bring a collaborative, growth-oriented approach to leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr