Accounting Manager

A privately held, mid‑market organization is seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations and manage the monthly close in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment. This role blends technical accounting execution with people leadership and process development and is well‑suited for a manager who enjoys being deeply involved in the work while building structure and scalability.

• Direct management of 4–6 accounting professionals
  , with the ability to help hire additional team members over time
• High level of ownership across close, controls, and process design
• Opportunity to build and formalize processes and procedures in an environment with manual workflows
• Exposure to ERP implementation and post‑implementation optimization
• Fast‑moving, operationally driven environment
• Competitive compensation with a performance‑based bonus that is consistently paid

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities across multiple entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Own and drive the monthly and annual close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
• Review financial results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Manage revenue recognition, accruals, and expense allocations in a high‑volume operating environment
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals while remaining hands‑on in execution
• Partner with Operations and Finance to resolve accounting issues and improve data quality and reporting
• Act as a primary contact for external audits, including preparation and response to audit requests
• Support ERP and SaaS systems, including reporting enhancements and future system initiatives
• Identify manual processes and lead efforts to automate, streamline, and scale accounting workflows
• Design, document, and implement accounting processes and procedures
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with internal requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
  , including at least 2 years in a people‑management role
• Proven experience operating in a multi‑entity accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial close processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams while remaining hands‑on (player‑coach)
• Experience building processes, procedures, and controls in evolving environments
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills

• Experience in operationally intensive or transactional environments
• Prior exposure to ERP systems and system implementations