Accounting Manager

Talently; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A multi-brand organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead and mentor a finance team. This role involves managing all accounting activities, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 - $115,000 and includes benefits such as medical and vision insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in distribution, construction, or similar operational environments.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, project/job accounting, and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed finance team.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting and finance activities.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with senior management to drive performance.
• Analyze financial data to inform strategic business decisions.
• Oversee cash flow and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Proven people leadership or team lead experience

Solid knowledge of GAAP

Financial statement preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: On Site - Fort Payne, AL

This is a standout opportunity to step into a highly visible Accounting Manager role within a respected, multi‑brand organization known for delivering large‑scale physical products through a national operating footprint.

The business operates at the intersection of inventory, projects, installs, margins, and multi‑location operations—making this role ideal for an accounting leader who wants to be close to the business, influence decisions, and see the real‑world impact of their work.

Base pay range

$90,000 - $115,000

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed finance team, promoting the company’s mission and values‑based culture.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting and finance activities, including monthly closings, metric reporting, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting strategic decision‑making for the Distribution Group.
• Partner with senior management to drive performance toward organizational objectives.
• Analyze financial data to inform strategic business decisions.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and compliance with accounting, audit, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead information system projects to optimize business system processes and data analysis.
• Travel is up to 40% to office locations.

Must‑Have Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in distribution, construction, or similar operational environments
• Strong experience with inventory accounting, project/job accounting, and margin analysis
• Proven people leadership or team lead experience
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• MBA, CPA, and/or CMA certification.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Background in project accounting and sales metrics reporting.
• Experience with PowerBI or other reporting dashboards.
• Knowledge of inventory, capital expenditures, and financial statement consolidations.
• Strong negotiation and mentoring skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing, Sporting Goods Manufacturing, and Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)