Accounting Manager

Description

Join our growing $55M online auction services company with 400+ employees. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded company, we facilitate thousands of transactions daily, connecting buyers and sellers across multiple states while managing complex commission structures, payment processing systems and sales tax issues.

Join our growing $55M online auction services company with 400+ employees. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded company, we facilitate thousands of transactions daily, connecting buyers and sellers across multiple states while managing complex commission structures, payment processing systems and sales tax issues.

Purple Wave is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a 4 person team in a fast-paced, high-volume transaction environment. Reporting directly to the Controller, this hands‑on leadership role combines team management with direct involvement in accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting our auction‑specific business model. This role works closely with the Controller and partners across Sales, Customer Service, Product, and Technology, so success depends as much as it does on collaborative, solution‑oriented communication as it does on technical accounting skill.

• Approach challenges with recommendations and potential solutions in mind.
• Stay open to feedback and adjust your approach as needed.
• Take ownership of outcomes across the function and follow through.
• Represent the Accounting Team professionally and independently in all situations, including with peers and senior leadership.
• Come with strong accounting and leadership fundamentals and a willingness to learn our systems and processes.

• Daily Operations Management:
  • Oversee daily transaction processing for high-volume auction activities.
  • Directly supervise accounts payable and receivable activities, including procurement, seller settlements, and buyer collection reconciliations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate recording of revenue, fees, and related transactions.
  • Support current and future treasury relationships.
  • Facilitate the preparation of operational reporting to various stakeholders.
  • Evaluate general ledger feature updates and releases.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closing processes to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses and present results to Controller and peers.
  • Personally handle complex journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Support Controller with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Perform detailed analysis of key metrics and operational performance.
  • Maintain and improve cash flow models, analyzing trends and variances for enhanced forecasting accuracy.
  • In conjunction with the Controller, interpret, analyze and implement new accounting rules.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Serve as a representative of the Accounting department in cross-functional and leadership meetings, communicating issues clearly and offering solutions where possible.
  • Partner with Controller on process and operational challenges, contributing ideas and alternatives along the way.
• Process Improvement & Systems:
  • Identify and implement areas to streamline processes and maximize team efficiency.
  • Lead implementation of new accounting procedures and system enhancements.
  • Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Support external audit processes and maintain and improve internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.

• Supervise and develop a team of 4 accounting professionals; domestic, offshore and hybrid schedules, including Senior Staff Accountant, Accountants, interns, and specialized roles.
• Conduct performance evaluations, create development plans, provide coaching, and support general employee growth.
• Manage work assignments, priorities, and coverage during peak periods and staff absences.
• Foster cross-training initiatives to ensure operational continuity in a lean team environment.
• Lead by example with hands‑on involvement in critical accounting…