Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

$ 1 Bil Company - 5 Divisions

Total Compensation: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

And Full Employee Benefit Plan

Retained Executive Search Firm has partnered with our client on their search for an Accounting Manager of this $1 Billion Dollar ( Sales ) and Employee Population of 1000 with multiple divisions.

This is a Fortune 100 company, consistently named one of “America’s Most Admired Companies”, with over 100,000 employees worldwide.

Over the last century, our client has changed together WITH the world’s transformation: creating, building, innovating, servicing and improving.

Customers who choose their products, services and solutions today gain 100 years of experience and expertise.

There is unlimited growth potential in this organization!

The Accounting Manager will serve as a key member of the Accounting & Finance team, overseeing the full cycle of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.

This position ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), corporate policies, taxation requirements, and both internal and external audit standards.

The role is responsible for managing the monthly close process, maintaining accurate financial ledgers, and preparing reports that support timely and reliable financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the company: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
• Creates annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Investigates and critiques variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
• Successful completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination of work with CPA firms and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
• Report responsibility - Weekly: A/R & A/P Aging, Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue Updates / Monthly: Financial Statements, Forecasting Key Statistics Report, Cash Flow / Annual: Budgets, 5-Year Plans, 5-Year Capital Plans
• Oversee all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities to ensure accurate daily transaction recording, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with full ownership of the financial ledgers and sub-ledgers.
• Supervise a team of accountants and senior accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance in all accounting operations.
• Lead the reconciliation of major balance sheet accounts, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and inventory valuation.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and accounting manuals to promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and team efficiency.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior accounting staff to build a high-performing team.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP principles.
• Proven experience managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and adapt to changing systems or structures.
• Proactive leadership style with a commitment to collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience with multiple divisions.
• Demonstrated success in managing audits, month-end close, and cross-functional financial operations

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off