Accounting Manager

LHH; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site location Lebanon, TN

Job summary

LHH in Lebanon, TN is seeking an Accounting Manager to serve as the financial lead for a growing trucking operation. You will own the division's P&L, manage ticketing, reconciliation, and billing, and act as a bridge between accounting and day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate has senior accounting experience, strong month-end close skills, and the ability to partner with operational leadership to drive efficiency and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience at the Senior Accountant level or above.
• Strong reconciliation, month-end close, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with operational teams and financial data.
• Ability to investigate issues independently and develop solutions.
• Strong communication skills with both internal stakeholders and customers.
• Advanced Excel and systems aptitude.
• Experience in construction, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally focused environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the division's P&L and financial performance.
• Lead ticketing, reconciliation, and billing-related processes.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between operational and accounting data; support month-end close, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Partner closely with operational leadership to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Review revenue activity and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with customer and subcontractor onboarding activities.
• Analyze business activity, identify root causes of issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to the operation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Reconciliation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

General Ledger software

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to step beyond traditional accounting and become a true business partner to operations? This growing transportation and logistics operation is seeking an Accounting Manager to help drive financial performance, improve processes, and support a rapidly expanding business unit.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Stable organization with strong leadership and mentorship
• Generally 40-hour work weeks
• Opportunity to own a division's financial performance
• Join a growing operation expanding its fleet and revenue base
• Potential for future direct reports and leadership responsibilities

About the Role

This position serves as the financial lead for a growing trucking and hauling operation, acting as the bridge between accounting and day-to-day operations. You'll own key financial processes, partner closely with operational leadership, and help ensure the business has accurate, actionable financial information to support decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant ready to take the next step into management or an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operations and solving business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the division's P&L and financial performance
• Lead ticketing, reconciliation, and billing-related processes
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between operational and accounting dataSupport month-end close, accruals, and financial reporting
• Partner closely with operational leadership to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Review revenue activity and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with customer and subcontractor onboarding activities
• Analyze business activity, identify root causes of issues, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to the operation

About the Business

• Approximately $5M in annual revenue today
• Significant growth over the next year
• Strong performance and continued investment in expansion
• Opportunity to grow alongside the business and take on increasing responsibility

What We're Looking For

• Accounting experience at the Senior Accountant level or above
• Strong reconciliation, month-end close, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with operational teams and financial data
• Ability to investigate issues independently and develop solutions
• Strong communication skills with both internal stakeholders and customers
• Advanced Excel and systems aptitude
• Experience in construction, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally focused environments is a plus

Compensation & Work Arrangement

• Located in Lebanon, TN (onsite)