Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking a hands‑on, highly motivated Accounting Manager to join its growing finance organization. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will serve as a key member of the accounting team and help drive the integrity, efficiency, and scalability of the company's financial operations.

This is a true player-coach position, requiring an individual who can both execute day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities and provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to a small team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, private equity‑backed environment, embraces change, and enjoys building processes that support rapid growth.

The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in monthly close activities, financial reporting, process improvement initiatives, and internal controls.

• Lead and actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal financial reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Partner with the Controller to support management reporting and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop 1–2 direct reports.
• Review work product for accuracy and completeness while promoting professional growth.
• Assist in establishing priorities, workflows, and performance expectations for the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other accounting processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with revenue recognition and other technical accounting matters as applicable.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Serve as a key user within the Sage ERP environment and help optimize reporting and workflows.
• Support automation initiatives and system enhancements as the company continues to grow.
• Assist with the integration of acquisitions, new business lines, or operational changes when applicable.

• Coordinate and support external audit activities.
• Assist with lender reporting, PE sponsor requests, and other stakeholder deliverables.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in a private equity‑backed company environment.
• Prior experience with Sage ERP.
• Background supporting multi‑entity or multi‑location organizations.
• Experience improving processes and implementing scalable accounting controls.

$110,000 - $130,000 salary plus 10% bonus