Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join one of the fastest-growing plumbing and home service companies in the United States.

This is a high-impact role responsible for owning the month-end close process across multiple business entities, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and helping build a private equity-ready accounting infrastructure as the company scales from $20M+ to $50M+ in annual revenue.

Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, you will oversee month-end close activities, financial statement accuracy, accounts receivable, payroll analysis, reconciliations, audit support, and internal controls across multiple locations. This role offers significant visibility within the organization and a clear growth path into a Corporate Accounting Manager position.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with U.S. accounting practices, QuickBooks Online, multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, and enjoys identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes and controls.

Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own and manage the month-end close process across multiple business entities and locations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting by business unit.
• Review financial performance and investigate significant variances.
• Ensure financial records comply with U.S. GAAP standards.

General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Perform and review bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete balance sheet tie-outs and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues promptly.

Accounts Receivable & Payroll Analysis

• Oversee accounts receivable processes and monitor outstanding balances.
• Review weekly multi-location payroll reports for accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze payroll trends, variances, and potential discrepancies.
• Support financial planning through payroll and labor cost analysis.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Execute audit procedures across major financial statement areas, including revenue, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, debt, equity, and payroll.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules and required documentation.
• Perform analytical reviews to identify material misstatements or inconsistencies.
• Evaluate and test internal controls to ensure financial processes operate effectively.
• Recommend improvements that strengthen accounting controls and financial accuracy.

Financial Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop recommendations that improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Assist in building scalable accounting processes to support company growth.
• Collaborate with leadership on special accounting and finance projects.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You enjoy owning the accounting process rather than simply processing transactions.
• You naturally investigate financial discrepancies and ask the right questions.
• You thrive in fast-growing, multi-entity organizations.
• You have exceptional attention to detail and maintain high levels of accuracy.
• You are proactive, self-directed, and continuously seek process improvements.
• You communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience managing the full month-end close process.
• Strong experience with multi-location or multi-entity accounting environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience preparing financial statements and P&L reporting.
• Strong experience performing bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience reviewing accounts receivable and analyzing payroll data.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have

• CPA license or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 2–4 years of public accounting or external audit experience.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience testing internal controls and improving accounting processes.
• Experience working within private equity-backed or high-growth organizations.
• Background in construction, home services, plumbing, HVAC, or other field service industries.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

Your day begins by reviewing financial reports, reconciliation statuses, and outstanding accounting items across multiple business entities. You oversee month-end close activities, review bank reconciliations, analyze payroll reports, and ensure financial records remain accurate and complete.

Throughout the day, you investigate accounting discrepancies, prepare financial reports, perform audit procedures, evaluate internal controls, and collaborate with leadership on financial insights and operational improvements.

Success in this role comes from maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening accounting processes, identifying potential risks before they become issues, and helping build a scalable financial infrastructure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Month-End Close Accuracy & Timeliness
• Financial Statement Accuracy
• General Ledger & Reconciliation Accuracy
• Accounts Receivable Performance
• Payroll Analysis Accuracy
• Audit Readiness & Compliance
• Internal Control Effectiveness
• Process Improvement Initiatives
• Financial Reporting Timeliness

You Are the Right Person If...

• You have personally owned the month-end close process.
• You enjoy digging into financial data to identify issues and improve accuracy.
• You have strong QuickBooks Online expertise and multi-entity accounting experience.
• You naturally question unusual financial trends instead of simply accepting them.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• You enjoy building scalable accounting processes that support company growth.

Interview Process

1. Initial Recruiter Screening
2. Client Interview
3. Offer Stage

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