Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerOur client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed B2B distributor serving customers across the South, Southwest, and Midwest through multiple operating entities and warehouse locations. As the company continues to expand through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, they are investing in the people, processes, and infrastructure needed to support their next stage of growth. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and continued investment in its finance function, the organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to play a critical role in scaling its accounting operations and supporting its long-term growth strategy.This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed organization in a highly visible Accounting Manager role reporting directly to the CFO. Based in Lawrenceville, GA, this in-office position offers significant ownership of the monthly close process, financial reporting, consolidations, and accounting operations across a multi-entity platform. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop a growing accounting team, drive process improvements, support acquisition integration, and help build the financial infrastructure necessary to support continued expansion. For the right candidate, this role offers a compelling fast-track opportunity to advance into a Controller position as the organization scales.Position ResponsibilitiesLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple operating entities.Manage multi-entity consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.Oversee inventory accounting, product costing, cycle count procedures, and gross margin analysis.Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages for executive leadership.Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of accountants, AP/AR professionals, and accounting support staff.Drive accounting process improvements, standardization initiatives, and internal control enhancements across the organization.Partner with operational leaders to improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, and overall business performance.Support acquisition integration efforts and ongoing finance transformation initiatives.Contribute to the development and scalability of the company's accounting infrastructure, systems, and processes.Position QualificationsRequired:8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.Background in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or another inventory-intensive industry.Hands-on understanding of inventory accounting, product costing, and financial operations.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Strong understanding of GAAP and a demonstrated internal controls mindset.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.Preferred:Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.Prior experience in a private equity-backed organization, with an understanding of the reporting cadence and expectations associated with PE ownership.Experience working within an organization that has grown through acquisitions and successfully integrating multiple businesses.Experience supporting ERP implementations, chart of accounts migrations, and broader finance transformation initiatives.If you're ready to take ownership of a growing accounting function and position yourself for the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of Talentfoot's recruitment team will be in touch should your track record of success, experience, skills, and qualifications match our client's requirements.Talentfoot Executive Search specializes in future proofing organizations by securing forward-thinking leaders across sales, marketing, eCommerce, product, data, operations, finance, and technology with a track record of accelerating growth, innovation, and profitability. Since 2010, we've partnered with more than 2,500 companies and lead the industry with a 98% client success rate. Learn more at Talentfoot.com.