Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager in Wisconsin to lead the month-end close, oversee financial reporting, and manage cash flow. The role offers strategic interaction with senior leadership and opportunities to strengthen internal controls as the organization scales.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and a proven track record in leading accounting teams within a fast-paced growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience leading, managing, and developing accounting team members.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial results.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity planning, including a rolling 13-week cash forecast.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and analyses.
• Provide leadership and oversight to accounting personnel, including AP and general accounting teams.
• Support timely internal and external financial reporting and coordination of audits.
• Oversee consolidations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cash management

Leadership

Team development

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Accounting Manager

Salary: $125,000–$140,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:

• Join a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its revenue and continues to invest in future growth
• Gain significant visibility and work closely with the CFO, VP of Accounting, executive leadership, and private equity partners
• Take an active role in strengthening accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as the company continues to scale
• Make an immediate impact by improving the month-end close, cash forecasting, and overall accounting processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while helping shape the future structure of the department
• Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas and process improvements are encouraged
• Gain exposure to acquisitions, integrations, consolidations, and other strategic initiatives

Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager:

• Oversee the month-end close process and ensure financial results are completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Manage cash flow and liquidity planning, including preparation and maintenance of a rolling 13-week cash forecast
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting account analyses
• Provide leadership and oversight to accounting personnel, including accounts payable and general accounting team members
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting
• Coordinate audit requirements and assist with year-end and other financial reporting activities
• Oversee and support accounting activities related to consolidations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and lease accounting
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in month-end close and financial reporting
• Previous experience leading, managing, and developing accounting team members
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and cash management
• Experience working in a growing, fast-paced, or evolving organization preferred