What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at The Keller Group?
The Keller Group is supporting our Phoenix based client in their search for their next Accounting Manager. This is a high-visibility accounting leadership role supporting a fast-paced, corporate close environment. As the senior accounting presence on the ground in Phoenix, you will own day-to-day GL operations, guide a small but capable team, and serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
- Lead monthly close activities with a focus on accuracy and speed
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual schedules including prepaids and amortization
- Ensure SOX controls and documentation requirements are met; identify risks and support ongoing compliance
- Manage competing priorities and high volumes of incoming requests with clear triage and follow-through
- Mentor and develop direct reports
- Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for Phoenix-based operations and leadership
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes through automation and best practices
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven leadership experience
- Background in a public company, PE-backed, or similarly structured, fast-paced environment
- SOX experience is a plus; working familiarity expected, but this isn't a heavy controls role
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA a plus but not required
- 6 years of progressive accounting experience
- Proficiency in Workday or similar ERP environments
- Executive presence — comfortable presenting to and communicating with senior leadership
- High organizational capacity: able to manage email volume, intake requests, and deadlines simultaneously
- Committed to a fully in-office schedule in Phoenix
CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT
This team operates with a professional, corporate mindset — structured and accountability-driven — while maintaining a genuinely collaborative and team-oriented culture. Expect group lunches, team events, and a workplace that values people alongside performance.
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000