Accounting Manager

This role will be within Ace Hardware Home Services

The Accounting Manager will manage and oversee the finance function for assigned business locations, working closely with local General Managers and VP Finance to enhance regional accounting systems, support the monthly close process, and deliver financial reporting and FP&A work streams. The manager facilitates budget and forecast administration and provides financial analysis and insight to support key business decisions.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the finance function for assigned business locations. The role works closely with local General Managers and VP Finance to enhance regional accounting systems and the monthly close process, and to deliver financial reporting and FP&A work streams. The manager facilitates budget and forecast administration and provides financial analysis and insight to support key business decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5‑7 or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or consulting.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with business‑operations and finance leaders and other company personnel of varying levels.
• Ability to successfully lead projects, set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi‑task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• An in‑depth understanding of the inter‑relationships between operations and accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge;
  Service Titan and Sage Intacct experience a plus.

$112,000–$140,000

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level.
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contribution in the first year and quarterly contributions.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short‑term disability and long‑term disability) and life insurance benefits.
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays.
• Annual Ace Cares Week – 20 hours off work per year to volunteer.
• Tuition assistance program and performance management approach.
• Employee benefits including discounts on merchandise, travel and fitness.
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off and adoption cost reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for free visits to therapists and lawyers and other support.
• Identity theft protection.

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and the benefits of the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.