Senior Accounting Manager

Education Management & Networks | Full time Senior Accounting Manager Southfield, United States | Posted on 08/03/2026 The Senior Accounting Manager will be a hands-on accounting leader reporting directly to the CFO. This person will support the day-to-day accounting function, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, help execute monthly close, manage payroll-related processes, and support financial reporting across EMAN and the schools it partners with. This is a Controller-track role for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who takes pride in being detail-oriented, and wants to grow with the company. The right candidate is comfortable with data/numbers and brings the entrepreneurial drive to build and scale our processes as we grow. About EMAN Education Management & Networks, Inc. (EMAN) is an education management organization that partners with public charter schools across Southeast Michigan. Founded in 2003, EMAN supports a network of schools serving 3,000+ students and more than 250 employees. EMAN provides the operational, financial, academic, HR, compliance, and student support infrastructure that helps schools run well and serve families effectively. The organization has a stable foundation, a long operating history, and ambitious plans to continue growing. Key Responsibilities Accounting and Monthly Close Support and eventually own key parts of themonthly close process Prepare and review journal entries, accountreconciliations, and supporting schedules Maintain accurate US GAAP-based financialrecords Reconcile AR, payroll-related accounts,inter-company activity, and other key balance sheet accounts Help prepare monthly financial statements andreporting packages for review by the CFO Payroll and Employee-Related Accounting Own and support biweekly payroll processes for aworkforce of 250+ employees Work with ADP and internal teams to ensurepayroll is accurate, timely, and well-controlled Reconcile payroll, benefits, deductions,contractor payments, stipends, and related accounts Partner with other functions to ensure employeechanges and compensation updates Reporting, Budgeting, and Finance Support Support budget-to-actual reporting, varianceanalysis, and recurring reports for leadership Help translate accounting data into clear,useful information for the CFO and senior leaders Provide accounting support for planning,forecasting, and financial decision-making Strengthen accounting checklists, controls,documentation, and recurring workflows Work closely with the CFO, President / COO, HR, operations, compliance,and school-level teams What Success Looks Like First6 months. Payroll runs accurately and on time, monthly close isexecuted flawlessly, reconciliations are current and reliable, and GAAPprocesses are followed consistently. Overtime. Becoming the day-to-day accounting lead, owning the closeprocess, managing 2–3 accounting team members, and growing into aController-level role as the company scales. Why This Role Is Compelling This is a chance to join a growingmission-driven organization with a long operating history and ambitious plansfor the future. The role reports directly to the CFO and will have exposure tosenior leadership across the organization. For the right person, this ismore than an accounting role. It is a path to become the accounting leaderinside a growing organization. You will help build stronger processes, take onmore responsibility, and grow into a Controller-level seat as EMAN continues toexpand. Requirements Required 5 - 12 years of accounting, finance, payroll, orrelated experience Strong accounting fundamentals and comfort withGAAP-based reporting Experience with payroll and benefits processing Experience supporting month-end close, accountreconciliations, and financial reporting Strong attention to detail and high standardsfor accuracy Clear written and verbal communication skills Comfort working primarily in person inSouthfield, Michigan Preferred Experience in school accounting, school finance,charter schools, or school district finance CPA or CPA-track background Experience with QuickBooks Online and ADP Experience in a people-oriented services-basedbusiness or multi-entity environment Experience building or improving accountingprocesses, controls, or systems Competitive Compensation. Base salary plus performance bonus; we reward results and impact. Free Healthcare Coverage. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision. 401(k) Match . Build financial security starting day one. Generous PTO. Full pay for personal time and holidays. Professional Development. Direct coaching and training, and clear pathways to lead. #J-18808-Ljbffr