Accounting Manager

Segrera Associates; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Segrera Associates is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the accounting and finance function for a growing unit with substantial revenue. You will balance daily accounting duties with process improvements and partner with operational leadership to strengthen controls and drive growth.

The role covers monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Progressive accounting and finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, or multi-location operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting packages and analytical tools.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Oversee project accounting activities and review estimates for accurate reporting.
• Manage and develop an accounting team, including senior and staff accountants, and oversee AP/AR.
• Monitor customer collections and vendor payments, maintaining strong relationships.
• Partner with operations, sales, and administration to support business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support system implementations and accounting transformation initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors and advisors.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead the accounting and finance function for a growing business unit generating approximately $60 million in annual revenue, total corporate revenue around $4 Billion. This role functions similarly to a Controller position within a smaller operating company while benefiting from the resources and support of a much larger organization.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with operational leadership, enhance financial controls, and help drive continued business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting packages and analytical tools.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Oversee project accounting activities and review estimates to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage and develop an accounting team, including senior and staff-level accountants, while providing oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Monitor customer collections and vendor payments while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Partner with operational, sales, and administrative teams to support business objectives and improve financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Support ongoing system implementations and accounting transformation initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors and advisors.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Progressive accounting and finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, or multi-location operations is a plus but not required.

Required Skills

• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to dive into details.
• A process-improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement efficiencies.
• Strong business partnership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• The ability to thrive in a growing, evolving organization and help build scalable accounting processes.