What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Spectrum Search Group?
Spectrum Search Group has been retained by a multi-billion-dollar, privately held distributor in the heavy-duty transportation parts and aftermarket sector. The company is in growth mode following a recent acquisition, and this newly created role is part of that next chapter — a chance to join a lean, high-impact corporate accounting team where you'll own a broad scope rather than a single narrow function.
We're seeking a Manager of Corporate Accounting & Reporting to help drive the close, reporting, and technical accounting functions while developing a small team
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The Opportuni
- tyManage and execute key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close to ensure accurate, timely resul
- tsReview journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules across corporate areas (SG&A, fixed assets, leases, accruals, intangible
- s)Support preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, plus external audit suppo
- rtResearch and document technical accounting matters, including M&A purchase accounting and related reporti
- ngMaintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and process documentati
- onSupervise, coach, and develop senior and staff accountan
- tsIdentify automation and process-improvement opportunities across accounting and reporti
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What They're Looking
- ForA versatile accountant comfortable wearing many hats in a lean corporate group (this is not a narrow, single-lane ro
- le)Strong corporate accounting and monthly/quarterly close experie
- nceTechnical accounting exposure preferred — especially at the upper end of the ra
- ngePublic accounting background is a strong plus (not a hard requireme
- nt)Experience supporting M&A or purchase accounting is a p
- lusProven ability to lead and review the work of other accounta
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Why This
- RoleNewly created seat tied directly to the company's growth and recent acquisition acti
- vityBroad scope and real ownership — meaningfully different from a siloed role at a large public com
- panyHigh visibility partnering with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and leader
- shipStable, well-capitalized platform with continued growth a
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- sticsLocation: DFW area — 4 days in office, work from home on Fr
- idaysCompensation: $140K–$160K base 10% target
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000