Accounting Manager

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking an Accounting Manager in Scottsdale, AZ. This is a company with a terrific culture that has awesome tenure throughout the accounting and finance organization and offers great, proven opportunity for advancement.Summary:Our client is a fast-growing, mid-sized company who is private equity backed and enduring great growth both organically and through M&A activity. The Accounting Manager role is available due to the backfill from a promotion!The Accounting Manager will serve as a dedicated and motivated leader - leading a team of 2-3 in general accounting and be responsible for the day-to-day month end close process. This person should also have a passion for business/process/systems improvement. We would like to shorten the current month-end accounting close process (currently a 10-business day close). The Accounting Manager will also help lead the efforts to evaluate, propose, and implement a new Fixed Assets Management Software in 2027.Requirements* CPA is required* Strong technical exposure with a background in public accounting* Good leadership skills and experience* Previous manufacturing accounting experience (costing and supporting plant operations and accounting, etc.) is preferred* Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting* Possessing strong communication skills* Desire a strong, driven, organized accounting professional who demonstrates great initiative, motivation, and accountability to work product* We are looking for someone who is "special" from an intangibles perspective and can contribute to a positive/winning culture* Must possess a sense of urgency, great attention to detail, and have the ability to function within a dynamic, fast-paced environment* Requires working extended hours as needed to support the monthly/yearly reporting deliverables; Typical hours are 40-45 hours per week and 50-55 hours during month-end closeJob TypeDirect HireCompensation120000 - $140000