Accounting Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity, managing Staff or Senior Accountants
• Solid command of GAAP and proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes
• Experience with integrated ERP systems
• Fluent in Microsoft Office — advanced Excel skills are essential; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint expected
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data integrity and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with solid business and commercial acumen
• Proven leadership ability — able to motivate, develop, and hold a team accountable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Highly organized, a self-starter, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Operations and commercial literacy — understanding how accounting connects to business outcomes
• Effective oral and written communication, including the ability to present information clearly to leadership, customers, and cross-functional colleagues.
• Strong mathematical aptitude covering financial calculations, ratios, and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated reasoning ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems methodically, and execute on instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC or construction industry experience is a plus
• CPA license or active candidacy desired but not required
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of Staff and Senior Staff Accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Assign and prioritize workloads to ensure timely completion of all accounting tasks and reporting deadlines.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and professional development planning for direct reports.
• Identify training needs and support career growth opportunities within the accounting team.
• Oversee and actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for presentation to the Controller and senior leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; coordinate audit requests, prepare schedules, and facilitate the audit process.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to accounting policies and procedures across the team.
• Work together with Shared Services teams responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger, as needed.
• Review and approve reconciliations of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Operations, HR) to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolution of accounting issues.
• Support the preparation of schedules and analysis for tax filings, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
• Leverage accounting systems and technology to automate routine tasks and improve reporting capabilities.
• Assist the Controller with special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.