Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

A well-established, family-owned hospitality business in York, Maine, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting function, own the monthly close and support a dedicated accounting team. This is an opportunity to bring your experience and a fresh perspective to the business as it prepares for an important transition.

With longtime team members retiring, the Inn is looking for someone who respects the knowledge and relationships the current team has built, and who brings a thoughtful approach to improving processes, strengthening internal controls and creating continuity for the future.

You'll work closely with the Inn's fractional CFO and leadership team, take ownership of the accounting work, develop the existing team, and make sure management has timely, accurate financial information for decision-making.

Why you'll enjoy this role: Never a dull day. Rooms, dining, weddings, events and seasonal swings keep the numbers moving, with real cash and credit card activity every day. Real ownership. You'll run the close and see the direct impact of your work on a business you can walk through. Tools. A chance to build. Shape the accounting function, modernize processes and recommend new software, automation and AI tools that improve efficiency. Strong support. Partner closely with an experienced fractional CFO and an established team. Family-owned culture. Work directly with leadership, without layers of corporate bureaucracy.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the monthly close and financial reporting: Own the monthly close, including maintaining the close schedule and coordinating responsibilities across the team. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including cash and accounts payable, and research and resolve discrepancies. Deliver a timely monthly reporting package, including financial statements, supporting schedules and explanations of significant variances. Partner with the fractional CFO to review results, identify issues and make financial reporting more useful. Support the year-end close and coordinate information for external accountants and tax preparers. Prepare documentation and analysis for tax planning and bank covenant compliance.
• Oversee accounting operations and develop the team: Provide day-to-day direction, support and coaching to accounting staff. Oversee core accounting activities, including accounts payable and cash. Review the team's work for accuracy and completeness, and help resolve questions as they arise. Roll up your sleeves and handle accounting tasks directly when needed. This is a working manager role. Document responsibilities, procedures and institutional knowledge as longtime team members retire. Work with leadership and the fractional CFO to clarify responsibilities, set priorities and develop staff.
• Strengthen controls and improve processes: Review existing processes and recommend practical improvements that support accuracy, efficiency and continuity. Establish and maintain strong internal controls over cash, disbursements, reconciliations and financial reporting. Identify control gaps and work with leadership on appropriate safeguards, including approval practices and separation of duties where practical. Create and maintain clear accounting procedures and documentation. Investigate unusual transactions, reconcile differences and see issues through to resolution. Get more out of the accounting systems and reports, and find ways to reduce manual work. Recommend software, automation and AI tools that improve efficiency.