Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Salary: $140,000-$160,000

Location: Hybrid near Lakewood, Ohio

Benefits: 4 weeks of PTO, Competitive health benefits, 401 (k) Match

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Step into a key leadership role with a growing, established organization
• Lead and develop an accounting team while having the opportunity to improve processes and create structure
• High-visibility position partnering closely with finance leadership and other areas of the organization
• Opportunity to establish and strengthen SOPs, internal controls, reporting processes, and overall accounting operations
• Join an organization experiencing continued growth with an emphasis on operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Work with a company offering hybrid flexibility 2 days at home and 3 days in the office
• The company offers an on-site barista, and biweekly catered meals

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and balance sheet accounts
• Review financial statements, investigate variances, and provide meaningful financial analysis to leadership
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members while overseeing workload, priorities, and performance
• Develop, document, and implement accounting SOPs, policies, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, reduce manual work, and strengthen financial controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and other financial planning activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years of direct people management and team development experience
• Strong general ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit experience
• Demonstrated experience developing or improving SOPs, internal controls, and accounting processes
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or finance transformation initiatives
• Experience working within a growing, complex, or multi-location organization preferred
• CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus

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