Accounting Manager

Quest Financial; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Financial seeks a strong finance leader to run the accounting function across AP, AR, GL, month-end close, reporting, controls, and team leadership in a fast-paced global environment.

This hands-on, strategic role requires CPA and 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with construction or project-based experience preferred, to drive accurate financials and continuous improvement. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close and GAAP reporting.
• Experience managing an accounting team.
• Strong understanding of GAAP revenue recognition and job costing.
• Commercial construction or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/accounting system experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance.
• Manage and develop an accounting team, including direct oversight of AP, AR, staff/senior accountants, and accounting leadership.
• Prepare, review, and present financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and key financial metrics.
• Provide accurate accounting information and analysis to support Finance leadership.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives.
• Assist with managing audit preparation, tax support, compliance reporting, and coordination with external advisors.
• Partner with operational teams to reinforce accounting policies, documentation standards, cut-off requirements, and other accounting best practices.
• Own resolution of accounting and close-related issues, independently researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and developing recommended solutions before escalation.
• Establish clear ownership, standardized processes, close calendars, reconciliation standards, and accountability across the accounting function.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a strong Finance resource to lead the accounting function and provide financial oversight across AP, AR, general ledger, month-end close, reporting, controls, and team leadership.

This is a higher-level leadership role ideal for a hands-on, strategic accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, construction or project-based accounting experience, and the ability to lead a growing accounting team in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will oversee the full accounting function and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the organization.

• Responsibilities include:
• Lead and manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Manage and develop an accounting team, including direct oversight of AP, AR, staff/senior accountants, and accounting leadership.
• Prepare, review, and present financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and key financial metrics.
• Provide accurate accounting information and analysis to support Finance leadership.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives.
• Assist with managing audit preparation, tax support, compliance reporting, and coordination with external advisors.
• Partner with operational teams to reinforce accounting policies, documentation standards, cut-off requirements, and other accounting best practices.
• Own resolution of accounting and close-related issues, independently researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and developing recommended solutions before escalation.
• Establish clear ownership, standardized processes, close calendars, reconciliation standards, and accountability across the accounting function.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience required.
• Experience managing an accounting team required.
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, AP, AR, general ledger, internal controls, and audit support.
• Commercial construction, construction services, project-based accounting, or global company experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, job costing, WIP reporting, and cost controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/accounting system experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a confident, hands-on accounting leader who can balance technical depth with strong team leadership and sound judgment. This person should be comfortable taking ownership, solving complex accounting issues independently, partnering effectively across the organization, and providing reliable financial oversight in a fast-paced global environment.