Accounting Manager

Gilder Search Group

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Gilder Search Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee multi-entity accounting, financial close, and reporting across affiliated entities. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and process improvements, including NetSuite administration and ERP initiatives.

Strong leadership will supervise staff and partner with leadership on strategic finance initiatives. The position is full-time and onsite in Memphis, TN.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
Experience managing operations for multiple companies/subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities.
Ensure timely preparation of entity-level and consolidated financial statements.
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules; monitor GL integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations for a diversified group of affiliated companies while leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. This role is responsible for financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, staff supervision, and continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in ERP initiatives, including Oracle NetSuite administration, optimization, and implementation efforts, while leveraging prior QuickBooks experience to support system enhancements and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Management

Manage and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple affiliated entities.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of entity-level and consolidated financial statements.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis and actionable business insights to leadership.
Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Monitor general ledger integrity and reporting accuracy.

Multi-Entity Accounting

Oversee accounting functions for multiple affiliated companies and business units.
Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidations.
Ensure accurate allocation of shared expenses across entities.
Support entity-specific reporting, compliance, and operational accounting requirements.
Coordinate financial processes and reporting across a multi-company structure.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

Serve as a key accounting leader for Oracle NetSuite administration, optimization, and enhancement initiatives.
Participate in ERP implementation activities, including data migration, process mapping, testing, end-user training, and go-live support.
Utilize technology to improve internal controls, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Identify and implement automation opportunities and accounting process improvements.
Leverage previous QuickBooks experience to support system transitions, data validation, and accounting workflow improvements.

Leadership & Staff Supervision

Supervise, mentor, train, and develop accounting team members.
Establish performance expectations and support employee growth and career development.
Manage departmental priorities and allocate resources to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture within the accounting department.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities.

Compliance & Operational Support

Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness.
Assist with tax preparation support and regulatory compliance requirements.
Coordinate banking, insurance, and financial administration activities.
Partner with leadership on special projects, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth efforts.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated supervisory or management responsibilities.
Experience managing accounting operations for multiple companies, subsidiaries, or affiliated entities.
Strong background overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Experience in privately held, family-owned, or mid-sized organizations preferred.
ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance transformation experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
Experience with QuickBooks and accounting system migrations preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with consolidations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity financial reporting.

Leadership Competencies

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop accounting professionals.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting multi-location or multi-division organizations.
Background in accounting process improvement and workflow automation.
Familiarity with payroll, tax, and multi-state compliance environments.
Previous involvement with QuickBooks-to-NetSuite or similar ERP conversion projects.

Benefits