ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to serve as a key financial leader and strategic business partner within a growing organization. This role is responsible for financial management, reporting accuracy, internal controls, cash flow oversight, and operational decision support.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on, business-oriented mindset. This individual will drive financial performance, accountability, process improvement, and operational excellence while partnering closely with leadership across the organization.

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
• Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Present financial results and key business insights to leadership.

Accounting & Controls

• Manage and oversee the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial visibility.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and implement recommendations as needed.
• Perform risk assessments and identify opportunities for control enhancements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding income tax filings and related compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and statutory requirements.
• Manage sales and use tax compliance activities.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset disposals.
• Support inventory counts and related audit procedures.

Finance Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to operational leadership.
• Provide actionable insights to improve profitability, margins, and working capital performance.
• Translate operational metrics into meaningful financial indicators.
• Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and capital expenditure evaluations.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and marketing teams to improve business performance.
• Support pricing strategies, contract reviews, and cost analysis initiatives.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Develop and maintain forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
• Identify business risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Support long-range financial planning initiatives.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and improve working capital performance, including inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen liquidity and optimize capital utilization.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between operational teams and finance leadership.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and ERP optimization projects.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.

Experience

• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in an Accounting Manager, Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, internal controls, and audits.
• Experience in a multi-entity, manufacturing, distribution, project-based, or similar operational environment preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence/reporting tools is a plus.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Experience with job costing, work-in-process (WIP) accounting, and project-based financial management is a plus.

We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, a company-matched 401(k), paid-time-off and more!