Accounting Manager

Purpose: Lead and enhance day-to-day accounting operations, monthly close, and internal reporting for a growing, seasonal business. This role strengthens processes, internal controls, and team capabilities; and supports budgeting/forecasting activities. Operates with urgency, ownership, and a team-first mindset while upholding accuracy and timeliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement risk assessments during month-end close to identify and mitigate potential compliance issues.
• Review/Approve journal entries, accruals, allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations (AP, AR, payroll, inventory/job costing, fixed assets, prepaids, LOC activity).
• Ensure proper cutoff, approvals, and documentation.
• Conduct variance analysis for management reporting.
• Conduct training sessions for staff on internal controls and compliance requirements to enhance organizational knowledge.
• Document and implement effective internal control systems to safeguard assets.
• Lead strategic budgeting sessions that align departmental budgets with overall business goals and performance metrics.
• Support M2M financial analysis and assist in templates and consolidations.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure comprehensive and accurate financial data collection.
• Gather inputs from business segments, ensure accuracy, and distribute timely financial information to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on ERP advancements and lead initiatives to integrate new functionalities that enhance financial operations.
• Assist in automating reconciliations and streamlining workflows.
• Utilize performance metrics to identify bottlenecks in the close cycle and implement data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to succession planning and cross-training initiatives.
• Develop and implement mentorship programs to support the professional development of accounting staff.
• Set priorities, review work, coach, and build ownership and accountability.
• Encourage innovative thinking and problem‑solving among team members to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA or CPA‑track preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including close ownership and staff supervision; seasonal/agricultural or job‑costing environment a plus.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of US GAAP; consolidation exposure helpful.
• Experience with various ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and the ability to adapt to new technologies quickly. Prior NetSuite Experience is required.
• Advanced Excel; ERP proficiency; familiarity with BI/reporting tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; high attention to detail with a sense of urgency.
• Self‑starter with a strong sense of urgency who proactively identifies and resolves issues, takes ownership of outcomes, delivers accurate and timely results.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, build controls, and partner cross‑functionally.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve objectives.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

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