Accounting Manager

Nixon Power Services; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Industry leader

Job summary

Nixon Power Services, a long‑time leader in power generation distribution, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team, manage month-end close, and drive internal controls across the organization. This hands‑on leadership role partners with the Corporate Controller and CFO to provide technical accounting guidance and financial analysis for strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to improve

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience leading accounting staff and managing month-end close processes.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with audit firms.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team members and foster accountability and growth.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close for GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries to ensure data integrity.
• Partner with Corporate Controller on financial initiatives and projects.
• Research and implement technical accounting guidance and recommendations.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls for scalability.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Learn quickly

MS Suite

Complex spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications preferred

Job description

With over 100 years of success, Nixon Power Services is proud to be the world’s largest distributor of Rehlko Power generators (formerly Kohler Power). We’re powered by people who are passionate, grounded, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Our culture is flexible, fast-moving, and full of opportunity, because we believe work should be both rewarding and dynamic. We operate in an environment where flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities keep things interesting! We value team members who are passionate, down to earth, have a “can do” attitude, and enjoy providing premium services to customers.

The Accounting Manager will lead and develop accounting staff, oversee month-end and year-end close activities, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements that enhance scalability and operational efficiency. This individual will serve as a trusted business partner to the Corporate Controller and CFO, providing technical accounting guidance and financial analysis to support informed decision-making across the organization.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires a balance of technical accounting expertise, operational execution, and team development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Manage and oversee month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries and account to maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller to evaluate accounting implications of business initiatives, operational changes, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.
• Research, interpret, and implement technical accounting guidance and provide recommendations on accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting capabilities, and system efficiencies to support the company growth.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead the preparation and support of annual audits, reviews, and other external financial reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance analyses.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility, support business decisions, and drive organizational performance.
• Monitor and strengthen internal control processes, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and appropriately documented.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Serve as a key accounting and finance resource across the organization, helping translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, including process standardization, systems enhancements, and integration of new business activities.
• Provide leadership and oversight across accounting operations while maintaining a hands‑on approach to solving accounting and business challenges.

What We're Looking For

• Strong ability to lead, persuade, motivate, and influence others.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and teach others complex data, process, and control tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs.
• Ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
• Education & Experience Preferences/Requirements
• Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree Degree Preferred: Choose an item.
• Certifications Preferred: Years of Experience: 8 +
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Prior experience leading accounting staff and managing month-end close processes.
• Experience supporting external audits and working directly with audit firms.
• Experience in a complex, multi‑entity, multi‑location, or $250M+ revenue organization strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience applying technical accounting guidance and solving complex accounting issues.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on financial and operational initiatives.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
• Team-oriented culture

Working Environment/Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.