Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to provide leadership across core accounting functions for a growing wholesale distribution organization in Shelby, Michigan. This role will guide financial reporting, consolidation activities, and close processes while helping maintain strong internal controls and regulatory compliance. The position also works closely with senior leadership to deliver financial insight and support integration efforts tied to acquisitions and organizational growth.

Responsibilities:
• Guide and develop accounting leaders and team members by setting clear expectations, encouraging collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement across the function.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, month-end close coordination, journal entry review, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Direct the preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and meaningful variance analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage consolidation activities across multiple entities and maintain alignment with corporate accounting standards, internal policies, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership to interpret financial results, identify trends, and provide recommendations that support business decisions.
• Supervise accounts receivable processes, including deduction and rebate activity, while maintaining effective cash controls and transaction accuracy.
• Support audit readiness by coordinating schedules, documentation, and responses for internal and external audit requests.
• Play a key role in merger and acquisition activities by assisting with due diligence, integrating financial reporting structures, and aligning accounting practices after close.
• Strengthen compliance and risk management efforts by monitoring adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and internal control expectations.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a complex business environment.
• Demonstrated background in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and month-end close management.
• Strong experience with multi-entity consolidation accounting and corporate reporting processes.
• Prior experience leading managers or other senior-level accounting staff is required.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence or post-acquisition integration, is strongly preferred.
• CPA credential is preferred; a master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and financial software, including ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, is preferred.