Accounting Manager

Ledgent; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking an Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller in the Miami area to oversee accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple entities. You will partner with executive leadership to drive profitability, efficiency, and strong financial governance.

The role emphasizes strategic finance, performance analysis, and internal controls, with a focus on improving processes and supporting sustainable growth for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred; experience considered.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience desirable.
• ERP system experience required for multi-entity accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations for multiple entities and ensure accurate financial records.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across entities.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.

Skills

ERP experience

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER / ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Hialeah, FL

Position Summary

An established and growing organization is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee accounting operations, financial planning, performance reporting, compliance, and business decision support across multiple operating entities. This position serves as a key partner to executive leadership by providing financial guidance, improving processes, and driving organizational performance.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership regarding profitability, growth opportunities, investments, cash management, and overall financial strategy.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations that support business planning and operational decision-making.
• Participate in long-range planning initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support strategic projects and organizational growth initiatives.

Performance Analysis & Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of management reports, financial statements, and operational reporting packages.
• Analyze business results, key financial metrics, and performance trends.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop meaningful reporting that supports informed business decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Direct annual budgeting processes and periodic financial forecasting activities.
• Consolidate information from various departments and operating units to support planning efforts.
• Evaluate actual performance against plans and forecasts, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend corrective actions when financial results differ from expectations.

Accounting Operations & Financial Oversight

• Oversee accounting activities for multiple entities and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping.
• Maintain the integrity of financial information through sound accounting practices and procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and workflows.

Cash Flow & Risk Management

• Monitor liquidity, working capital needs, and cash requirements across the organization.
• Review significant expenditures and financial commitments to support sound business decisions.
• Identify financial risks and operational exposures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate financial controls and recommend enhancements when appropriate.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, audits, permits, licenses, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and consultants.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary policy or procedural updates.
• Support audit readiness and maintain strong financial governance practices.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Establish and strengthen internal control procedures that safeguard company assets and improve reporting accuracy.
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators to measure finance department effectiveness.
• Track and report performance measures to leadership on a regular basis.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, accountability, and business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred, experience will be considered inlue
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• ERP experience
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and growth-focused culture

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.