Accounting Manager Job in Tampa, FL

Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a high-performing finance team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting specialist who can lead a complex close process, support accurate consolidated reporting across multiple business units, and guide a small team in a fast-moving environment. The position offers a hybrid schedule and will partner closely with leadership to maintain strong financial reporting standards and improve accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and delivered within established deadlines.
• Oversee consolidated reporting for multiple brands or business units, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting standards.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet activity to support the integrity of the general ledger.
• Manage and support a team of accountants, providing direction, quality oversight, and day-to-day guidance.
• Perform financial analysis to explain reporting fluctuations, identify issues, and support informed business decisions.
• Coordinate audit-related deliverables and assist with documentation required for financial statement audits.
• Support the accounting onboarding of newly acquired businesses, including alignment of processes, reporting, and controls.
• Help refine accounting policies and close procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the organization.
• Utilize Net Suite and internal work order systems to monitor transactions, reporting activity, and operational accounting workflows.