Position Title: Senior Accounting Manager

About the Company

Our client is a private equity–owned manufacturing company with approximately $300M–$800M in annual revenue, serving a diverse set of industrial and commercial end markets. The organization is focused on operational excellence, scalable growth, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on accountability, collaboration, and value creation.

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance organization, responsible for leading core accounting operations and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Reporting to the Controller, this role oversees day-to-day accounting activities, financial close processes, and internal controls, while partnering cross-functionally to support business objectives.

This position offers a high-impact opportunity to drive process improvements, build organizational capability, and help scale the finance function within a growing, PE-backed environment. The role is designed with a clear path to future advancement, including the opportunity to progress into the Controller position over time based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities and business units
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and company policies
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements
• Oversee balance sheet integrity through account reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items
• Prepare and present financial results, analyses, and reporting packages to senior finance leadership

Accounting Operations & Controllership

• Oversee general ledger, fixed assets, lease accounting (ASC 842), and other key accounting functions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and governance requirements
• Identify accounting risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies; implement improvements and scalable solutions
• Partner with the Controller to enhance accounting policies, procedures, and close processes
• Serve as a key point of contact for accounting matters across the organization

Inventory, Cost Accounting & Working Capital

• Lead inventory and cost accounting, including reserves, valuation, and reconciliations
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure accurate inventory reporting and controls
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory programs, and inventory control initiatives
• Monitor working capital accounts and support cash flow and balance sheet optimization efforts

Audit, Compliance & Technical Accounting

• Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities; serve as primary liaison with auditors
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements
• Support technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with tax and statutory reporting requirements

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including onshore and offshore resources
• Establish performance expectations and support ongoing development, training, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and organizational capability building

Process Improvement & Business Partnership

• Drive process automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, HR, and other business units
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or corporate)
• 3+ years of people management experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience leading financial close and audit processes
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• CPA and/or MBA
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting
• Experience working in a private equity–backed or high-growth environment
• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Experience with tools such as BlackLine, LeaseQuery, or similar

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-oriented accounting leader who combines technical expertise with strong business acumen. This individual thrives in a dynamic environment, brings a continuous improvement mindset, and is motivated to scale processes and teams to support growth.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000 plus bonus

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