Manager of Accounting

Position: Manager of Accounting
Location: Grand Rapids, MI | Onsite/Hybrid
Salary: $115,000-$130,000 plus bonus

Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed services platform that is expanding through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. With multiple locations across the country and an ambitious growth strategy, the organization is building a best-in-class finance and accounting function to support its next stage of expansion.

As a result, they are seeking a Manager of Accounting to play a critical role in strengthening financial operations, enhancing reporting capabilities, and helping build scalable processes across a growing multi-entity business. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both strategic involvement and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Newly created position driven by continued company growth
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• Direct partnership with executive leadership, including the CEO and finance leadership team
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• Significant exposure to acquisitions and business integration activities
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• Opportunity to influence accounting processes, controls, and financial infrastructure
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• Highly visible role with room for growth as the organization continues to scale
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• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where individual contributions make an immediate impact
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• Hybrid flexible schedule
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Manager of Accounting Core Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close Management

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• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
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• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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• Oversee account reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition analysis, and other key month-end activities.
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• Ensure the integrity of financial data across multiple business entities and locations.
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Accounting Operations & Controllership

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• Support and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and cash management activities.
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• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
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• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial processes.
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• Assist in the development of scalable accounting infrastructure to support continued growth.
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Business Partnership & Financial Analysis

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• Partner with operational leaders to provide visibility into business performance, profitability, labor utilization, margins, and key operating metrics.
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• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
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• Analyze financial results and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
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• Assist in monitoring working capital and overall financial performance.
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Acquisition Integration & Growth Initiatives

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• Support acquisition-related accounting activities, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration efforts.
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• Help standardize financial processes and reporting across newly acquired entities.
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• Collaborate on system implementations, ERP enhancements, and process automation initiatives.
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• Contribute to strategic projects that support organizational growth and scalability.
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Compliance & Audit Support

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• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other business partners.
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• Assist with sales and use tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
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• Stay informed on evolving accounting standards and industry best practices.
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Manager of Accounting Education and Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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• CPA designation required.
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• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
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• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
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• Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar platforms.
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• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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