Accounting Manager

Southern Hobby Distribution, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Hobby Distribution, LLC is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. The role involves ensuring accuracy and efficiency with strong financial controls and requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting along with 7+ years of progressive experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in managing teams and optimizing processes across multi-entity operations. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior team management.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and multi-entity accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

AP and AR functions

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Collectivus Holdings is a dynamic business group encompassing many of the most prestigious brands in the Collecting, Trading Card Game, and Hobby industries. With a century’s worth of collective experience, we drive product and service innovation, high‑end quality standards, and elevated customer experience. Our brands are among the most recognized and loved worldwide by the communities they serve.

Website: https://www.collectivusholdings.com

Locations: Aarhus – Dallas – Delhi – Lisbon – Nashville – Seattle – Worldwide

Role Summary

The Accounting Manager oversees day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls across the organization. The role combines operational leadership with technical accounting expertise, leads the close process, manages transactional accounting functions, and drives process improvements that support a growing, multi‑entity business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and alignment with accounting policies.
• Support consolidation activities across multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversee AP and AR functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices, collections, and cash application.
• Monitor cash‑flow impacts related to payables and receivables.
• Establish and track KPIs (DSO, aging, payment cycles) to improve working‑capital performance.
• Resolve escalations related to vendor payments, billing discrepancies, and collections issues.
• Drive process improvements and automation across AP/AR workflows.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Provide variance analysis and insights into financial performance.
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements.
• Ensure audit readiness, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Lead initiatives to standardize accounting processes across entities.
• Partner on ERP optimization and system enhancements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for accounting, AP, and AR functions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team across Accounting, AP, and AR.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and support professional development.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet tight timelines and operational demands.
• Foster a high‑performance, accountable, and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with multi‑entity and/or international accounting preferred.
• Experience overseeing AP and AR functions, including process optimization.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.