Accounting Manager

Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies•Pataskala, OH

39d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will be a key member of the accounting team, reporting directly to the Group Controller. This role owns the monthly close process, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting areas including fixed assets, leases, and intercompany/consolidations, while also playing a lead role in the year-end audit and partnering closely with tax, FP&A, and the broader accounting organization (AP, Billing/AR). This is a hands-on role well suited for a controllership-minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment with evolving processes and high expectations for accuracy and scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA strongly preferred (active license or CPA-eligible)
10+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience; prior public accounting (audit) experience a strong plus
Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, including consolidations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and lease accounting (ASC 842)
Proven experience managing or heavily contributing to the month-end close process
Experience preparing for and managing external financial statement audits
Hands-on experience with NetSuite required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a private equity–backed company or portfolio company environment
Experience in infrastructure services, construction, engineering, telecom, or a similar project-based industry
Experience with multi-entity consolidations and M&A/acquisition integration accounting
Exposure to income tax compliance and coordination with external tax advisors
Experience operating in a high-growth or transformational environment (new systems, evolving processes, scaling controls)
Familiarity with SOX / internal controls frameworks
Experience with Ramp or similar spend management platforms
Strong technical accounting acumen paired with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
Excellent communication skills; able to explain accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
High attention to detail balanced with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Comfortable operating with limited process documentation and building structure from the ground up
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally across AP, Billing/AR, and FP&A
Self-starter who takes ownership and drives issues to resolution

Responsibilities

Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in NetSuite, ensuring accurate and timely close in accordance with a defined close calendar
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including chart of accounts governance
Identify and drive process improvements and close-cycle efficiencies as the company scales
Manage the consolidation process across multiple entities/subsidiaries within NetSuite
Oversee intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations
Support integration of newly acquired entities into the accounting close and reporting process, including chart of accounts mapping and NetSuite onboarding
Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including lease schedules and related disclosures
Research and document technical accounting positions on non-routine or complex transactions, including project-based revenue recognition considerations common in infrastructure/construction-services businesses
Prepare and analyze monthly P&L and Balance Sheet fluctuations; provide variance commentary to management
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, budget, and forecast
Support preparation of internal management reporting packages and board/investor reporting materials
Serve as a key point of contact for the year-end financial statement audit, including preparation of audit schedules (PBC list) and liaising with external auditors
Partner with tax advisors/tax team on income tax provision, compliance filings, and related deliverables
Support the design, documentation, and monitoring of internal controls (SOX readiness a plus, depending on PE sponsor requirements)
Collaborate closely with AP and Billing/AR teams to ensure clean hand-offs into the GL and accurate cutoffs at close
Partner with the procurement/card program team on Ramp reconciliation, coding, and month-end tie-out of corporate card and procurement activity
Act as a liaison between the accounting team and FP&A to ensure consistent, reliable financial data
Support ad hoc projects, including system implementations, process re-design, and M&A integration
Potential to mentor/manage junior accounting staff as the team grows
Contribute to building scalable processes, controls, and documentation appropriate for a growing PE-backed platform
Support NetSuite and Ramp optimization, automation, and reporting initiatives