Accounting Manager

Happy Floors•Alpharetta, GA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Paramount Global Surfaces (PGS) is a leading importer and distributor of premium European porcelain tile and a premier source for natural stone from the world’s most renowned quarries. Our products are specified across new construction and renovation projects alike, supporting residential and commercial builds with high-quality, design-driven solutions. PGS goes to market through two distinct floor covering brands: Happy Floors, which sells into the residential market through a diverse base of more than 6,000 independent dealer customers throughout the United States; and Stone Source, which sells into the commercial market through its relationships with approximately 1,800 architecture and design firms, and 4,000 contractors/installers and corporate customers across multiple commercial and multifamily end markets. At Paramount Global Surfaces, we combine industry expertise, design-driven product offerings, and a customer-first mindset to help our partners succeed and create beautiful, lasting spaces. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with US GAAP in a private equity–backed environment. This role manages a small accounting team, plays a key role in inventory and cost accounting, and supports timely and reliable financial information for management, lenders, and the private equity sponsor. The position is hands-on and operational, with a strong focus on close execution and continuous process improvement within the company’s Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) ERP environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
5+ years of progressive accounting experience. (Can be a combination of CPA firm and industry, but needs at least 2 years in industry)
Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or other inventory-intensive environments
Demonstrated ability to complete month-end close and support external audit requests as needed

Nice To Haves

CPA
Experience working in a private equity–backed or similarly fast-paced environment
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), specifically version 18.3 (GP 2021).
Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute the monthly close process
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly trial balance in accordance with U.S. GAAP and support reporting requirements for the private equity sponsor
Learn the business to provide timely commentary on the monthly operating results
Provide support for the annual external audit as requested and serve as a key point of contact with external auditors
Oversee key accounting estimates and judgments, including accruals, reserves, and inventory-related accounts
Oversee inventory accounting for a multi-location wholesale distribution business
Monitor and account for inventory shrink, obsolescence, freight capitalization, rebates, and vendor programs
Support cycle count processes and annual physical inventories, ensuring proper reconciliation and reserve adjustments
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and controls
Serve as the key accounting owner for Great Plains
Ensure proper system configuration, data integrity, and consistent accounting treatment within the ERP, to include any add-ons
Coordinate with IT to maintain and enhance reporting through external tools, which currently include SQL and Tableau
Support process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system-related initiatives
Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting appropriate for a lean accounting organization in a private equity–backed environment
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and lender reporting requirements
Support working capital management and covenant reporting
Manage and develop one direct report within the accounting function
Review work product, provide coaching, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Partner with the VP of Accounting and the Director of FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow initiatives
Support acquisition integration efforts as needed, including accounting alignment and process standardization
Collaborate with operations, sales, and IT to ensure financial data supports business decision-making
Administer the company’s T&E credit card program (issue new cards, cancel cards, review and approve limit increases, ensure expense reports are processed timely to facilitate payment)