Accounting Manager

Korn Ferry; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry has partnered with our industry-leading client for an Accounting Manager search in the St. Louis area. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering across the organization to drive financial accuracy, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Target Compensation up to $130K with bonus and strong benefits. Remote work with preference in the St.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting manager responsible for the accounting process in a large multi-location business.
• Lead month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Background in complex, multi-entity organizations.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting process for a large multi-location business.
• Lead consolidations and monthly close to ensure accurate reporting.
• Mentor and develop accounting professionals.
• Primary accounting contact for external audit support.
• Partner with Finance, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and special projects.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Multi-location

Audit support

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Job description

Accounting Manager - Remote – Future Growth – St. Louis Area!

Korn Ferry has partnered with our industry-leading and growing client for an Accounting Manager search. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering across the organization to drive financial accuracy, process improvement, and operational excellence.

The Accounting Manager will lead key accounting processes, oversee a team of accounting professionals, and serve as a trusted partner to finance and operational leadership. You will own the monthly close process, support audit and reporting initiatives, drive process improvements, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across a complex multi-location business.

Target Compensation up to $130K (depending on experience) + bonus and strong benefits.

REMOTE – Preference in St. Louis Area - Limited Travel for Quarterly Meetings

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Accounting Manager that will own the accounting process for a large multi-location business
• Lead consolidations and monthly close to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external audit support and requests
• Partner with Finance, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and operational teams across the business
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and special projects as needed
• Drive accountability and proactively identify potential concerns

Skills Needed:

• Targeting 5 to 10 years of experience – ownership of accounting processes
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Background working in complex, multi-entity or multi-location organizations
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA – Highly Preferred
• Experience in a fast-paced, complex environment