Accounting Manager

LVC Companies•Golden Valley, MN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

LVC Companies, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, support accurate and timely month-end close, and serve as the organization’s expert on multi-state sales and use tax. The role calls for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting leader who can manage complex work, resolve sales tax questions, improve processes, and collaborate across functions. Experience supervising accounting staff and building a collaborative, accountable team is required. Income tax compliance and provision work are excluded. The position is on-site in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a stated salary range of $110,000–$130,000, flexible depending on experience. The Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations and closing activities, supports financial reporting and audit schedules, and manages sales and use tax compliance, research, risk assessment, and related processes. LVC describes its workplace as positive and team-oriented, recognizing employees committed to quality, integrity, and service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
CPA license.
At least 5 years of relevant management experience.
Demonstrated experience with month-end accounting close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Meaningful experience with multi-state U.S. sales and use tax compliance and research.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
Ability to independently research technical matters and translate conclusions into practical business guidance.
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Experience supervising accounting staff and building a collaborative, accountable team.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience, including familiarity with sales and use tax considerations for contractors, materials, equipment, and project-related transactions.
Experience with sales tax software, ERP systems, and process automation; Vista and BuildOps are identified as ideal systems.
Sales-tax-focused professional education or credentials, such as the CMI designation in Sales Tax or comparable specialized training.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Purchasing.
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances and variances.
Ensure transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Support preparation of financial statements, management reports, and year-end audit schedules.
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reconciliations, documentation, and internal controls.
Provide technical accounting support and guidance on complex or non-routine transactions.
Handle daily cash management and provide regular cash flow reports.
Lead budgeting and forecasting, including cash projections and periodic variance analysis.
Serve as the organization’s primary accounting resource and expert on multi-state sales and use tax.
Manage sales and use tax compliance, including registrations, exemption certificates, taxability determinations, return preparation and review, reconciliations, and payments.
Research state and local sales tax requirements and assess their application to company transactions, customers, products, and services.
Monitor nexus and filing requirements as the business enters jurisdictions or its activities change.
Lead or coordinate responses to sales and use tax notices, inquiries, and audits.
Partner with Sales, Operations, IT, and other teams to ensure appropriate sales tax treatment in business processes and systems.
Develop and maintain sales tax policies, procedures, documentation, and controls.
Identify sales and use tax risks, exposures, and process improvement opportunities.
Supervise accounting staff and foster a collaborative, accountable team.