Accounting Manager

Legacy Executive Search; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Executive Search is seeking an Accounting Manager to partner with the Controller and lead day-to-day accounting operations across a multi-company structure. You will own technical accounting, oversee a small team, and drive process improvements to strengthen controls and reporting.

The role combines hands-on accounting with leadership, requiring focus on accuracy, timeliness and staff development to support strategic financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience in an operations-focused environment preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GL accounting, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience with tax, payroll taxes, multi-company accounting, intercompany transactions and consolidated financial statements.
• Strong Excel capability and experience with Sage or comparable ERP system.
• Experience in construction, field services, or industrial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, Payroll, GL, and monthly/year-end close.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and adjustments to support accurate and timely financial statements.
• Review and approve reconciliations, billing, payables and payroll entries; resolve discrepancies and account imbalances.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements, including banks and auditors.
• Manage multiple companies, including intercompany transactions and consolidated financial reporting.
• Serve as a backup resource for payroll and assist with payroll tax filings as needed.
• Strengthen the use of financial systems, including Sage Intacct, and improve accounting workflows, controls and reporting.
• Set clear expectations, manage performance and build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

GAAP knowledge

GL accounting

Month-end close

Excel

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to partner closely with the Controller and lead the day-to-day accounting operations. This role combines technical accounting ownership, team leadership and process improvement across a multi-company structure. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the details while developing the team, strengthening controls and improving the efficiency of financial reporting.

Leadership Scope

The Accounting Manager directly leads 3 functional managers: AP/AR Manager, Payroll Manager and Manager of Administrative Services along with 5 indirect team members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR Payroll, GL and monthly and year-end close.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and adjustments to support accurate and timely financial statements.
• Review and approve reconciliations, billing, payables and payroll entries; identify and resolve discrepancies, variances and account imbalances.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements, including banks and auditors.
• Manage multiple companies, including intercompany transactions and consolidated financial reporting.
• Serve as a backup resource for payroll and assist with payroll tax filings as needed.
• Strengthen the use of financial systems, including Sage Intacct, while identifying improvements to accounting workflows, controls and reporting.
• Set clear expectations, manage performance and build a collaborative team culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement and mutual respect.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory responsibility, ideally within an operations-focused environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GL accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience with tax, payroll taxes, multi-company accounting, intercompany transactions and consolidated financial statements.
• Strong Excel capability and experience with Sage or comparable ERP system.
• Experience in construction, field services, or industrial services is preferred

Leadership Style and Capabilities

• Hands-on and practical, with the ability to lead others while remaining engaged in the accounting work.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the judgment to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear, direct communicator and strong problem solver who works effectively with employees at all levels.