Accounting Manager

Exponent • Philadelphia, PA

15h • $105,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join a PE-backed home services business in the Philadelphia area (Mount Holly, NJ) as an Accounting Manager to lead financial cleanup and process development in a growing, stable environment with strong growth potential. Role is in-office 5 days/week. Why We Like This Growth Opportunity: Clear path to advance from Accounting Manager to Controller, including building and leading your own team. Impactful Role: Opportunity to implement and refine accounting processes in a developing financial environment. Collaborative Support: Partner closely with the regional controller and private equity leadership for guidance and resource support. Requirements Hiring Priorities Accounting Acumen : Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting and comprehensive bookkeeping beyond AP and AR. Process Implementation : Experience in developing and improving accounting workflows and financial processes in a less structured environment. Leadership Potential : Ability to manage and build an accounting team with growth potential into a Controller role. Preferred Experience Industry Familiarity : Background in manufacturing, industrials, or professional services sectors. Audit Exposure : Experience working with third-party CPA firms or in audit-related functions. Hands-on Financial Cleanup : Proven track record of working in environments requiring financial statement cleanup and reconciliation.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting and comprehensive bookkeeping beyond AP and AR.
• Experience in developing and improving accounting workflows and financial processes in a less structured environment.
• Ability to manage and build an accounting team with growth potential into a Controller role.

Nice To Haves

• Background in manufacturing, industrials, or professional services sectors.
• Experience working with third-party CPA firms or in audit-related functions.
• Proven track record of working in environments requiring financial statement cleanup and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Financial statement preparation and analysis: Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to prepare and review balance sheets and other financial statements, ensuring clean and accurate financials.
• Process improvement and implementation: Develop and implement accounting workflows and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Team leadership and development: Build and lead an accounting team, providing guidance and support to accounting staff and coordinating with regional controllers and leadership.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sales, operations, and finance teams to address accounting needs and support business growth initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed