Senior Accounting Manager

Rumpke Careers•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting leads a team of 10+ accounting professionals and establishes and maintains a strong risk management framework to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial statements. This role partners with the business to define process strategies, goals, metrics, and best practices aligned with Rumpke's organizational goals. The Senior Manager, Accounting also maintains GAAP compliance and accuracy throughout the monthly close process, drives continuous process improvement, and manages expectations across business partners throughout the organization.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, internal customers, and vendors
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively present information to groups and deliver training to employees
Advanced understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, and account reconciliation processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
Passion for customer service, efficiency, effectiveness, precision, and quality
Good team player, willingness to assist others and share expertise
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
10+ years’ experience – can be a combination of public accounting and/or industry
Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
CPA Required
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
Must be able to read and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

CMA or Master’s degree preferred
SAP or other ERP software implementation experience a plus
Knowledge of data integration points, dashboarding preferred, and AI
Ongoing professional education to maintain certification as applicable
Ability to travel between offices, as required
Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Ensure financial statements, records, and transactions comply with GAAP and internal control requirements by driving timely, accurate data recording and maintaining a framework that provides assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
Own the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring account reconciliations are completed on schedule, accurately supported, and reviewed in accordance with company policy, while proactively managing team workflow and assignments to meet established deadlines
Lead, hire, train, and develop a team of 10+ accounting professionals — by setting priorities and performance benchmarks, conducting evaluations, and supporting career growth
Prepare and/or review financial reporting packages and analysis for senior leadership, providing insight into variances and key drivers
Establish proper accounting standard operating procedures (SOP), policies, documentation, and goals/objectives
Support the Corporate Controller with the year-end audit and timely correspondence with external auditor
Assist the CFO and Corporate Controller with the evaluation and implementation of new U.S. GAAP standards (ASC/ASU adoption), including technical documentation and coordination across the Finance organization
Responsible for creating a positive work environment which maximizes individual and team performance
Perform other duties as assigned