Accounting Manager

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.

• 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 processes.
• Model open, professional communication that encourages healthy feedback across the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in month‑end/quarter‑end close processes and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based accounting…