Accounting Manager

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial doors, frames, and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects, delivering specialized expertise, professional installation, and reliable service to commercial, institutional, and multi-family markets.

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a leading construction materials distribution company, UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset. Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ team members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. Following the recent acquisition of FBM by Lowe’s, the organization continues to invest in strong, forward-thinking talent to support national growth, enhance customer experience, and drive long-term success across both businesses.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support the Director of Accounting in managing accounting operations and ensuring a high-quality, efficient, and compliant accounting function. This role is both hands-on and people-focused, responsible for overseeing senior accountants and staff, executing the close and reporting processes, and ensuring consistent application of U.S. GAAP.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, operational discipline, and proven experience leading teams in large, fast-paced, or high-growth environments. This role reports directly to the Director of Accounting.

• Manage, mentor, and develop senior accountants and staff.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Support workload planning, task delegation, and review processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Foster a strong culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of close activities.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation.
• Escalate accounting issues, risks, and judgment areas to the Director of Accounting as appropriate.

• Partner with operations, FP&A, and other teams to support accounting needs and provide insights.
• Provide technical accounting support for routine transactions, new initiatives, and process changes.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives where applicable.
• Review financial results to identify variances, trends, and potential issues.
• Prepare analysis and explanations to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Assist the Director of Accounting with reporting deliverables and leadership-facing materials.

• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and industry experience, including people management.
• Experience in large, fast-paced, or high-growth environments.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting operations, close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience operating within a parent/subsidiary reporting structure, including alignment to corporate accounting policy, SOX controls, and group consolidation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a process improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Preferred: experience with ERP systems (SAP S4/HANA, Quick Books, Quickbase).
• Preferred: experience in building materials, industrial distribution, or a multi-branch/multi-entity organization.

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