Accounting Manager - Full-Time

Care Advantage Corporate•Richmond, VA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Care Advantage is seeking an accomplished, hands-on Accounting Manager with strong leadership capabilities and deep technical accounting expertise. The role is responsible for accurate financial reporting, a strong internal control environment, acquisition accounting and integrations, and continuous process improvement in a growing organization. The Accounting Manager will lead and develop accounting professionals while researching complex accounting matters, resolving difficult reconciliations, analyzing unusual transactions, identifying the causes of financial discrepancies, and implementing sustainable solutions. The role oversees close processes, multi-entity consolidations, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, management reporting, and variance analyses. It also coordinates annual audits, supports regulatory compliance, and partners with Finance, FP&A, Operations, Executive Leadership, and external auditors. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with operational execution and foster a team culture grounded in Care Advantage’s iCare Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Care Advantage is a home care company providing one-on-one personal care and companionship services in clients’ homes and other care settings. The position offers a hybrid work environment and is based in the listed Richmond-area ZIP codes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Active CPA certification.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 2 years of leadership or management experience.
Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
Experience researching and resolving technical accounting matters.
Experience analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues, difficult reconciliations, and financial reporting discrepancies.
Experience reviewing and approving complex journal entries and supporting documentation.
Background in multi-entity accounting environments, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Great Plains, or similar platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting high-growth or acquisition-focused organizations.
Previous public accounting experience.
Experience with acquisition accounting and post-acquisition integrations.
Proven success identifying process improvements and strengthening accounting controls.
Experience leading accounting teams through organizational growth and change.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and uphold corporate accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinate annual audits and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members and foster a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Support accounting integration of acquired businesses.
Drive timely and accurate completion of accounting deliverables.
Partner with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support business objectives.
Encourage teamwork, transparency, open communication, and an inclusive environment.
Research and resolve complex accounting issues and unusual transactions.
Investigate financial discrepancies and identify root causes.
Review and approve challenging journal entries and difficult account reconciliations.
Support consolidations, intercompany accounting, and acquisition-related accounting activities.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
Prepare management reporting packages and perform variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.