The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and leading key department initiatives. This role manages AR and AP staff, coordinates with external audit and tax partners, and plays a key role in completing and optimizing the company’s ERP transition.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
3+ years of management experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and full accounting cycle
Hands-on leadership style with ability to manage a small team
Advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
5+ years of management experience
Experience working through ERP implementations
Experience within a publicly traded, global company
Experience with Sage100 and/or Acumatica
CPA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee full-cycle month-end, quarterly, and year-end close in accordance with GAAP.
Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform account reconciliations.
Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to ensure timely processing and strong cash flow management.
Manage and mentor two direct reports (Staff Accountant – AP, Senior AR Clerk – AR).
Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, and inventory reconciliation, including physical inventory counts at year end.
Lead final phases of ERP implementation (Sage100 to Acumatica), including testing, data validation, and process optimization.
Serve as liaison with external audit and tax firms to ensure compliance and timely filings.
Prepare required reporting packages for headquarters.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Lead annual budgeting process and perform variance analysis.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
