Accounting Manager​/Supervisor

Accounting Manager

West Metro, Twin Cities (on site position)

Salary: $105,000–$138,000

Our client is an established, PE backed organization with a long history of success and a strong reputation in its industry. The company offers a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on while also providing leadership and oversight across a broad accounting function.

The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related activities. This individual will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and accounting process improvements. Our client is open to a Sr. Accountant who is ready for that next step, or someone with prior supervisory experience.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other general ledger activity.
• Assist with preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Monitor key financial estimates and accounting assumptions in partnership with operational leaders.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, document, and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Evaluate business and operational changes to determine potential accounting implications.
• Partner with various departments to ensure accounting processes remain accurate and effective.
• Coordinate information and support for external audits and other financial reviews.
• Assist with applicable federal, state, and local reporting and tax compliance requirements.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable processes, including coding, approvals, and payment activity.
• Provide oversight of accounts receivable, billing, and collections processes.
• Monitor working capital and cash flow-related activities.
• Provide oversight and review of payroll accounting and related processes.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.
• Establish priorities and ensure accounting deadlines are consistently met.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support accounting system and ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvements.
• Participate in special projects and financial analyses as requested by senior leadership.