Accounting Manager

We are a fast‑growing company in the events and experiences industry seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations and lead a small, high‑performing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting a dynamic business with multiple vendors, locations, and event‑related transactions. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in the month‑end close process, vendor management, tax compliance & continuous process improvement while mentoring two direct reports.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

• Be part of memorable experiences and help power a company that creates exceptional events that leave a lasting impact on clients and guests.
• Make a meaningful impact as a highly visible role with the opportunity to improve processes, influence financial operations, and help build scalable systems as the company grows.
• Growth and leadership: lead and mentor a team of two while partnering closely with senior leadership on key financial initiatives and strategic decision‑making.
• Fast‑paced, collaborative culture: join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement in an energetic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Opportunity to shape the future: as the business expands, you’ll strengthen accounting operations, enhance internal controls, and drive operational excellence.

• Manage and develop a team of two accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely & accurate financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, vendor onboarding, payment approvals & vendor relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax, use tax, 1099 reporting & other federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Partner with operations and event teams to ensure accurate accounting for event‑related revenue & expenses.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through automation, improved controls & standardized processes.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules & supporting external auditors.
• Maintain & strengthen internal controls & accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, & cash‑flow planning as needed.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements & other finance‑related projects.
• Assist leadership with ad‑hoc financial analysis & special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP & month‑end close processes.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and AP operations.
• Knowledge of sales tax, use tax, & 1099 compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience working in modern ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross‑functionally.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience in the events, hospitality, entertainment, experiential marketing, or project‑based services industry.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives or ERP implementations.
• Familiarity with multi‑entity or multi‑location accounting environments.

• Month‑end close is completed accurately & on schedule.
• Vendor relationships & payment processes are efficient & well‑managed.
• Tax filings are completed accurately & on time.
• Accounting processes become increasingly automated & scalable.
• The accounting team is engaged, productive, and continuously developing.
• Finance is viewed as a trusted business partner across the organization.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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