Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The client is a private equity-backed company in a growth and value-creation phase. The Accounting Manager will own the day-to-day accounting function, including closing the books, financial reporting, technical accounting, compliance, sponsor and lender reporting, and operational controls, with a potential progression toward Controller and CFO responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Own the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle end to end
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and account reconciliations
- Drive close timeline compression and document the process as you go
- Produce the monthly reporting package and flux analysis for the CFO and sponsor
- Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Research and document technical accounting positions; own the memo file
- Serve as day-to-day lead for the annual audit or review — PBC lists, schedules, auditor requests
- Support revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842) application
- Prepare board and sponsor reporting packages on the sponsor's cadence
- Support lender reporting requirements, covenant calculations, and compliance certificates
- Assist with cash reporting, working capital analysis, and liquidity tracking
- Manage AP, AR, payroll accounting, and the general ledger day to day
- Build and enforce internal controls appropriate for a company of this size and stage
- Own or support the ERP environment; identify and implement automation opportunities
- Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual variance and forecast inputs
- Take on increasing scope as the company scales, including staff supervision and development
- Support diligence, integration, and purchase accounting on add-on acquisitions
- Progress toward Controller-level ownership of the accounting organization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience — our client will also consider a high-performing Senior Accountant with 3+ years of experience who is ready to step up into their first management title
- Demonstrated ownership of a full month-end close cycle
- Working command of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research and defend a position
- Genuine willingness to operate hands-on in a lean environment — no task is beneath the role
- Self-directed work style with the discipline to perform in a fully remote setting
- Active CPA license
- Public accounting foundation (Big 4, national, or regional firm) followed by industry experience
- Prior experience in a private equity–backed or otherwise sponsor-owned company
- Exposure to lender covenant reporting, audit preparation, or ERP implementation
- Experience supporting M&A diligence, integration, or purchase accounting
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- 100% remote position
- Direct-hire, full-time position
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