Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting and Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager leads accounting operations for multiple entities, including manufacturing, service, and real estate companies. This position is responsible for accurate financial reporting, multi-entity consolidations, internal controls, and the month-end and year-end close processes. The Senior Accounting Manager supervises the accounting team, analyzes financial results, and leads improvements to accounting processes, systems, and reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations and the workflow of the accounting team.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany eliminations, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across multiple entities.
• Review entity-level financial statements, analyze results, and investigate significant or unusual account activity.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, chart of accounts consistency, and effective internal controls.
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash application, and vendor management processes.
• Support payroll operations by reviewing payroll reports, PTO accruals, benefit deductions, wage adjustments, and bonus processing.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and payroll personnel to ensure accurate payroll integrations and timely payroll-related accounting entries.
• Provide oversight and review of stockholder recordkeeping, stock transactions, and dividend processing performed by accounting personnel.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital project accounting.
• Support cash management, including bank reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare requested financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audits and annual financial reviews.
• Prepare financial analysis and supporting information for management and board reporting, including explanations of significant results and variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Research accounting matters and recommend appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead accounting process improvements that increase the accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Lead or participate in enhancements involving ERP, payroll, consolidation, and financial reporting systems.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting personnel as assigned.
• Establish accounting priorities and monitor completion of monthly and annual accounting responsibilities.
• Review the work of accounting personnel and provide technical guidance.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to accounting team members.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Promote cross-training and maintain appropriate backup coverage for critical accounting functions.
• Support the professional development of accounting personnel.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements and intercompany eliminations.
• Experience supervising or providing leadership to accounting personnel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Experience in a multi-company or multi-entity organization.
• Experience with manufacturing or real estate accounting.
• Experience with payroll accounting and oversight.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools, including SyteLine and Jet Reports.
• Experience improving or automating accounting processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Ability to understand consolidated and entity-level financial results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify unusual financial activity and determine the underlying cause.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential financial, employee, and stockholder information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines during monthly and annual close periods.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain accounting matters to individuals without an accounting background.
• Collaborative leadership style with an emphasis on accountability and staff development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, systems, and business needs.

Job Requirements

Physical

Sitting at a desk for extended periods while using standard office equipment.

Tools and Equipment

Computer, ERP and financial reporting systems, 10-key calculator, and Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions

Standard office environment. Extended hours may be required during month-end, year-end, and audit periods.