Senior Accounting Manager

Growing organization targeting a Senior Accounting Manager to join the team! Salary: $160,000–$180,000 + Discretionary Bonus Location: Central OC Systems: Sage, SAP, Adaptive Planning About the Opportunity The company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting and the corporate accounting close process in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment. This individual will play a key leadership role in monthly and quarterly reporting, consolidation, audit management, internal controls, and M&A activity. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys working in a growing, acquisitive organization and wants significant exposure to executive leadership, private equity stakeholders, lenders, and acquisition integration. Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP. Develop financial reporting packages for executive leadership, the Board, private equity sponsors, and lenders. Partner with the Controller and FP&A team on financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance explanations. Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, and transaction-related accounting. Lead accounting integration efforts for newly acquired companies, including systems, policies, procedures, and reporting. Research and document technical accounting conclusions for complex transactions, including business combinations. Manage relationships with external auditors and oversee annual audits and quarterly reviews. Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes. Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and drive timely resolution of accounting issues. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals. Analyze financial and operational metrics used in Board, investor, and lender reporting. Ensure reporting deadlines and deliverables are consistently met. Support accounting system implementations, automation initiatives, and other strategic projects. Provide regular close and reporting updates to the Corporate Controller and senior leadership. Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant financial reporting responsibilities. Strong understanding of US GAAP and consolidated financial statements. Hands-on M&A experience, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration. Experience managing external audits and maintaining effective internal controls. Advanced Excel skills. Working knowledge of Sage, SAP, and Adaptive Planning . Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Preferred Qualifications Experience within a private equity-backed or portfolio company environment. Experience supporting a multi-entity organization with an active M&A strategy. Public accounting experience with a Big 4 or large regional firm. CPA license or eligibility. Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to interact with Board members, investors, lenders, and senior executives. Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial and transaction-related information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talent Elite Group