Senior Accounting Manager

About tag

tag’s vision is to bring well-designed, stylish and affordable products into the home of every consumer. Since 1975, tag has been designing and manufacturing gifts and decorative accessories for the home with its distribution focus on the independent specialty retailer as well as large key accounts. tag introduces two seasonal catalogs annually, as well as a portfolio of everyday products that coordinate with and enhance both seasonal collections.

Any room in the home is fair game for tag!

The Senior Accounting Manager serves as the senior accounting leader for the tag business unit and is responsible for the accuracy, integrity and timely completion of the company’s accounting and financial reporting. This position reports directly to the company President, works closely with the C&F Enterprises Vice President of Finance and directly supervises one Accounts Payable employee and two Accounts Receivable employees.

Responsibilities include financial statement preparation, month-end and year-end close, cash-flow forecasting, budget preparation, variance analysis, inventory accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and the maintenance of effective accounting controls. The Senior Accounting Manager will assign work across the accounting team, establish priorities and hold the team accountable for timely and accurate results.

Achieves accounting operational objectives by ensuring compliance with regulations while verifying the integrity and accuracy of timely financial data. Contributes financial information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.

At tag, success requires sound judgment, accuracy, accountability, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement. We are looking for a financial leader who understands the business, communicates clearly and helps the organization make well-informed decisions.

Ownership & Accountability — Take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial information. Identify issues early, communicate openly and drive them to resolution.

Business Understanding — Develop a strong understanding of tag’s customers, sales channels, inventory, operating model and financial drivers.

Financial Insight — Look beyond transaction processing to identify trends, risks and opportunities that can improve profitability, cash flow and operating performance.

Collaboration — Work effectively with the President, parent-company Finance, Sales, Operations, Product Development and other functions, prioritizing what is best for tag and its customers.

Process Improvement — Question legacy approaches and recommend practical changes that strengthen controls, simplify processes and improve the speed and accuracy of reporting.

Embrace AI & Technology — Use ERP capabilities, automation, AI and other tools appropriately to improve productivity, analysis, controls and reporting.

Operate with Urgency — Manage competing priorities and deadlines with an appropriate sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and sound judgment.

Develop the Team — Set clear expectations, provide timely feedback and help accounting team members improve their skills, performance and understanding of the business.

Positive Influence — Bring solutions, constructive communication, flexibility and a team-first mindset that contributes positively to tag’s culture.

• Manage the day-to-day general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations and credit-card expense reconciliations
• Manage daily cash reconciliation, transaction reporting and cash-flow forecasting, including international wires, ACH payments, cash…