Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations for a diversified group of affiliated companies while leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. This role is responsible for financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, staff supervision, and continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in ERP initiatives, including Oracle NetSuite administration, optimization, and implementation efforts, while leveraging prior QuickBooks experience to support system enhancements and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Manage and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple affiliated entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of entity-level and consolidated financial statements.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis and actionable business insights to leadership.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Monitor general ledger integrity and reporting accuracy.

Multi-Entity Accounting

• Oversee accounting functions for multiple affiliated companies and business units.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidations.
• Ensure accurate allocation of shared expenses across entities.
• Support entity-specific reporting, compliance, and operational accounting requirements.
• Coordinate financial processes and reporting across a multi-company structure.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key accounting leader for Oracle NetSuite administration, optimization, and enhancement initiatives.
• Participate in ERP implementation activities, including data migration, process mapping, testing, end-user training, and go-live support.
• Utilize technology to improve internal controls, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and accounting process improvements.
• Leverage previous QuickBooks experience to support system transitions, data validation, and accounting workflow improvements.

Leadership & Staff Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop accounting team members.
• Establish performance expectations and support employee growth and career development.
• Manage departmental priorities and allocate resources to meet deadlines and business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture within the accounting department.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities.

Compliance & Operational Support

• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness.
• Assist with tax preparation support and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate banking, insurance, and financial administration activities.
• Partner with leadership on special projects, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth efforts.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Experience managing accounting operations for multiple companies, subsidiaries, or affiliated entities.
• Strong background overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Experience in privately held, family-owned, or mid-sized organizations preferred.
• ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance transformation experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks and accounting system migrations preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with consolidations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity financial reporting.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-location or multi-division organizations.
• Background in accounting process improvement and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with payroll, tax, and multi-state compliance environments.
• Previous involvement with QuickBooks-to-NetSuite or similar ERP conversion projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation Package

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite position in the Memphis, TN area.

Equal Opportunity Employer.