Accounting Manager

About the job Accounting Manager

SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for the integrity of the company's daily financial operations and the successful completion of critical department-wide projects. This role requires a candidate who can mentor a small team (AR/AP) and manage external partners (tax/audit firms) while simultaneously acting as the primary driver for the final stages of a new ERP implementation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Hands-On Operational Management

• Full-Cycle Month-End Close:
  Personally oversee and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes to ensure GAAP-compliant, timely reporting.
• AR/AP Supervision:
  Directly supervise daily Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accurate processing, optimized cash flow, and swift resolution of discrepancies.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations:
  Maintain the general ledger and perform reconciliations, identifying and correcting errors to ensure data integrity.
• Small Team Mentorship:
  Actively mentor and train AP/AR staff, providing performance evaluations and guidance to foster a high-performing, disciplined team.
• Fixed Assets & Depreciation:
  Oversee the recording of capital assets and determine appropriate depreciation rates in accordance with tax code revisions.
• Review periodic inventory counts and ensure systematic accuracy between the physical warehouse and ERP. Willing to physically count inventory during year-end.

2. ERP Project Leadership (Implementation & Testing)

• ERP Project Completion:
  Lead the final phases of the ERP implementation, including data migration, system testing, and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless transition.
• End-User Testing (UAT):
  Conduct rigorous testing of financial modules and workflows to ensure system outputs align with business requirements and internal controls.
• Post-Launch Optimization:
  Continuously review and optimize the new system processes to improve departmental efficiency and reporting accuracy.

3. Audit, Tax, & HQ Compliance

• External Audit Liaison:
  Coordinate with external audit firms and Headquarters (HQ), ensuring all audit requests are fulfilled accurately and supporting documentation is justified.
• Tax Firm Management:
  Manage relationships and data flow with external tax firms to ensure accurate sales tax and income tax filings and compliance.
• Internal Controls:
  Establish and enforce internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with corporate governance.
• HQ Reporting:
  Prepare and submit all financial documentation and schedules.

4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Budgeting & Variance Analysis:
  Lead the annual budget process and monitor monthly variances to provide management with actionable financial insights.
• Economic Strategy:
  Recommend modifications to existing programs and strategies based on financial performance and tax code revisions.

Key Attributes for Success

• "Many Hats" Mentality:
  Comfortable pivoting from high-level audit strategy to hands-on transaction troubleshooting in a small company environment.
• Systems Mindset:
  Strong technical aptitude for ERP systems (currently Sage
  100 moving to Acumatica) and advanced Excel skills.
• Values-Driven:
  Leads by example, embodying core company values of continuous improvement, discipline, and customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in accounting or business administration preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in full accounting functions.
• Managerial experience. Minimum of 3+ years. 5+ years preferred with a similar-sized company.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with any accounting software, MS Office Suites, and Google Workspace.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• CPA is preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities: YES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.