Accounting Manager

LHH; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

LHH in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support financial management across multiple business units. The role focuses on accurate financial records, process improvements, and leading the accounting function.

Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, and collaboration with leadership to achieve financial objectives. Hybrid setting (WFH 1x/week) and a strong emphasis on team leadership and process

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-entity accounting environments.
• Strong GL, month-end close, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Leadership/mentoring experience.
• Detail-oriented with a process-improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations for multiple entities.
• Manage accounts payable, billing, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and reporting.
• Maintain data integrity across entities and operations.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Provide leadership to the accounting team and partner with leadership.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Month-end close

Multi-entity accounting

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Industry: Packaging, Retail display, and Logistics

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Setting: Hybrid (WFH 1x/week)

Salary Range: $130k - $155k + annual bonus

Our client, a growing and established organization, is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and support the financial management of multiple business units. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, improving processes, managing month-end close activities, and providing leadership to the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, billing, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Maintain financial data integrity across multiple entities and business operations
• Assist with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures
• Partner with leadership to support operational and financial objectives
• Provide guidance and leadership to accounting team members

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounting processes within a multi-entity or operationally complex environment
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and accrual accounting
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting staff
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and process improvement mindset
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements is a plus