Senior Accounting Manager, CPA

Senior Accounting Manager, CPA Required

Manufacturing/Product-Based Accounting

About the Opportunity:

A growing product-based organization in Jacksonville is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, audit coordination, internal controls, and GAAP-compliant accounting practices.

This is a hands-on accounting operations leadership role focused on:

• Close execution
• General ledger ownership
• Reporting accuracy
• Audit readiness
• Controls
• Reconciliations
• Accounting process discipline

This is not an FP&A, finance analyst, or advisory-only role.

We're looking for a CPA with progressive corporate accounting experience and a strong track record of owning accounting deliverables in a manufacturing, distribution, inventory-heavy, parts, product-based, or similarly operational accounting environment.

What You Will Do:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, payroll, reconciliations, subsidiary accounts, accounting records, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end close activities and ensure financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting packages are accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data to support reporting accuracy, compliance, audit readiness, and business decision-making.
• Coordinate annual audits and support external audit requirements, including documentation, schedules, reconciliations, and follow-up items.
• Establish, enforce, and improve accounting policies, procedures, methods, internal controls, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate fiscal files, accounting records, transaction documentation, and supporting schedules.
• Identify process gaps, resolve discrepancies, and recommend improvements to accounting workflows, reporting, controls, and close processes.
• Assign projects and direct accounting work to ensure accuracy, compliance, accountability, and timely completion of department objectives.
• Work with accounting systems, ERP tools, advanced Excel, and system-generated financial reporting.
• Support a fast-moving, growth-oriented business environment shaped by operational complexity, product expansion, and ongoing process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Active CPA credential required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including corporate accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger ownership, GAAP compliance, and audit coordination.
• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or high-ownership Senior Accountant with responsibility for close, reporting, reconciliations, audit support, and accounting deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, accounting procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading or owning month-end close, general ledger activity, reconciliations, financial statements, reporting packages, and audit support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and practical financial reporting capability.
• Ability to work onsite in Jacksonville, FL under the required hybrid schedule.
• Ability to work fully onsite during month-end close week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory-heavy, parts, product-based, or similarly operational accounting environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Experience with QuickBooks, SAP, or other accounting software / ERP systems.
• Experience using system-generated or SQL-based reports; ability to create or modify SQL queries is a plus.
• Experience improving accounting processes, procedures, reporting, controls, close workflows, or audit readiness.
• Experience directing accounting staff, assigning projects, reviewing work, mentoring team members, or leading accounting workflows.
• Experience in a growth-oriented, acquisition-driven, multi-entity, or operationally complex business environment.

Compensation and Work Model:

• Compensation: $120,000 base salary plus 10% bonus, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
• Location: Jacksonville, FL. (North Side)
• Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 WFH day.
• Month-end close: Fully onsite during month-end close week.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume. Candidates with an active CPA credential, progressive corporate accounting leadership experience, close and reporting ownership, GAAP/audit strength, and manufacturing, distribution, inventory-heavy, product-based, or operational accounting experience will receive the strongest consideration.