Senior Accounts Manager

This is a remote position.

Location: Fully Remote (U.S. Hours)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

About Us

Requirements

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and financial close process. Reporting directly to the CFO this individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring accurate financial reporting strengthening internal controls driving process improvements and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys building scalable processes leading teams leveraging technology and automation and making a meaningful impact within a rapidly growing organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

What Youll Do

Financial Reporting & Close Management

Lead and oversee monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring accuracy completeness and timeliness.

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and supporting reconciliations.

Develop and maintain executive-level financial reporting packages and dashboards for leadership.

Partner with the CFO to provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations.

Accounting Operations

Oversee all core accounting functions including:

o Accounts Payable

o Accounts Receivable

o Payroll

o Fixed Assets

o General Ledger Accounting

o Cash and Treasury Support

Maintain and enhance accounting policies procedures and the chart of accounts.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Design implement and continuously improve internal controls and accounting processes.

Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary owner of audit preparation activities.

Prepare audit schedules support requests and coordinate with external auditors.

Manage federal state and local tax compliance processes in partnership with external tax advisors.

Systems Automation & Process Improvement

Lead accounting transformation initiatives focused on automation efficiency and scalability.

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.

Support implementation and optimization of ERP systems close management tools reporting solutions and AP automation platforms.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function.

Planning & Strategic Support

Support annual budgeting forecasting and financial planning processes.

Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Assist with acquisition integrations and accounting process standardization as the company continues to grow.

Team Leadership

Lead mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team including international accounting staff and outsourced accounting resources.

Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.

Foster a collaborative growth-oriented culture focused on professional development and operational excellence.

Participate in recruiting onboarding and developing future accounting talent.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

Take ownership and operate with a strong sense of accountability.

Thrive in a dynamic high-growth environment.

Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.

Build strong relationships across departments and leadership levels.

Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes controls and systems.

Qualifications

Required Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

6 years of progressive accounting experience.

2 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing accounting teams.

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.

Experience managing month-end close processes for multi-entity or multi-location organizations.

Proven ability to implement and improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.

Experience working in fast-paced growth-oriented environments.

Preferred Experience

CPA designation strongly preferred.

Public accounting experience particularly with a Big Four or national accounting firm.

Experience in restaurant retail hospitality franchise or other multi-unit operating environments.

Experience with acquisitions integrations and scaling finance functions.

Experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based ERP systems.

Experience with AP automation close management reconciliation and financial reporting tools.

Knowledge of POS systems and back-office platforms commonly used in multi-location businesses.