Senior Accountant

Client is a diversified holding company operating a multi-entity portfolio of retail powersports dealerships and real estate assets across multiple markets. With approximately 37 entities under its umbrella, they are committed to operational excellence, financial integrity, and sustainable growth. The Accounting Manager is a critical leadership position within the organization, providing financial stewardship and strategic oversight across all entities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager serves as the senior-most accounting and financial operations leader reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This individual is accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting across the organization's full portfolio of entities, and acts as the primary liaison between the accounting department, external auditors, tax professionals, and insurance partners. The role demands deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership capability, and the ability to manage complex multi-entity financial environments with precision and accountability.

This is first and foremost a financial operations role — not a strategic advisory position. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, execution-focused professional who takes personal ownership of getting the work done. While the Accounting Manager will lead and direct the accounting team, they must be equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and working alongside staff to meet deadlines, resolve issues, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. A bias for action, operational discipline, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to deliver accurate and timely results are essential to success in this role. The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, performs well under pressure, and is intrinsically driven to excel.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Multi-Entity Oversight

• Oversee all accounting operations and major financial deliverables across approximately 37 entities, including retail powersports dealerships and real estate holdings
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across all entities
• Supervise and review the work of the accounting department staff, providing direction, mentorship, and quality oversight
• Monitor financial performance across entities and report key findings and concerns directly to the CEO
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidation processes as applicable

Audit & Dealer Parent Company Compliance

• Coordinate and manage the annual audit or review engagement for the retail dealer group, as required by the dealer parent company (e.g., OEM manufacturer)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; ensure the preparation of all required schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all audit or review deliverables are submitted accurately and on time in compliance with dealer parent company requirements
• Monitor and address audit findings and recommendations, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Maintain awareness of changes to dealer group compliance standards, reporting requirements, and OEM accounting guidelines

Tax Compliance Coordination

• Coordinate the preparation of federal and state income tax returns with the company's external tax firm across all entities
• Provide internal financial data, schedules, and supporting documentation required for tax return preparation in a timely and complete manner
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable tax regulations and ensure the accounting team is positioned to support external tax professionals effectively
• Monitor and track tax deadlines, extension filings, and estimated tax payment obligations across all entities
• Provide insight to the CEO and ownership on tax-sensitive financial decisions, including matters affecting shareholder basis, income and loss limitations, deductibility of expenses, and pass-through taxation

Insurance Program Management

• Manage annual insurance renewals across numerous policies and locations, the majority of which carry staggered renewal dates throughout the year
• Maintain a master insurance renewal calendar, coordinating with brokers and insurers to ensure renewals are initiated, reviewed, and completed in a timely manner
• Review and analyze policy terms, coverages, and premiums at renewal, escalating material changes or concerns to the CEO
• Ensure that premium invoicing following each policy renewal is accurately processed and recorded by the accounting team
• Oversee the allocation of insurance costs to the appropriate entities and ensure proper accounting treatment for prepaid premiums and accruals
• Maintain organized records of all active policies, certificates of insurance, endorsements, and renewal documentation

GAAP Compliance & Technical Accounting

• Maintain and apply a strong working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across all financial reporting activities
• Ensure proper revenue recognition, expense matching, asset valuation, and liability accounting across dealership and real estate operations
• Oversee the accounting for floor plan financing, vehicle inventory, and related dealership-specific transactions
• Manage real estate entity accounting, including lease accounting (ASC 842), depreciation schedules, and property-level reporting
• Address technical accounting questions and apply judgment on non-routine or complex transactions
• Stay current on new and revised accounting standards issued by FASB and assess their impact on the organization

Team Leadership & Department Management

• Lead, develop, and evaluate accounting department staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Assign and prioritize work across the accounting team to ensure all deadlines are met without exception
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, dealership general managers, and the CEO on financial matters affecting business decisions

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA designation strongly preferred

Experience

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Multi-entity and/or multi-location accounting experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience coordinating with external auditors and tax professionals
• Prior exposure to real estate entity accounting preferred

Technical Knowledge

• Deep, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles and their application across complex, multi-entity environments
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax compliance, including S-corporation taxation, shareholder basis tracking, and items affecting deductibility and income/loss limitations
• Familiarity with OEM dealer financial statement requirements and manufacturer compliance reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; DMS (Dealer Management System) experience a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial consolidation tools preferred

Leadership & Professional Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an accounting team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and financial integrity
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines across numerous entities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting financial information to the CEO and ownership
• Self-directed and proactive with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential financial and ownership information

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Direct access and visibility to company ownership and CEO leadership
• A growth-oriented organization with a diversified portfolio and long-term vision