Accounting Manager: AI-Driven, Scalable Close Leader

Foundation Software; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Foundation Software in Strongsville, OH is seeking an Accounting Manager who will report to the Controller and own the full accounting close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

You will drive automation and AI-driven improvements, partner across finance and operations, and lead a talented team to deliver accurate results as the business grows.

Candidates should have a CPA (active or in progress), 7+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with NetSuite and Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred (active or in progress).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including ownership of core processes.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting professionals.
• Proven ability to improve processes, reduce manual work, and shorten close cycles.
• Hands-on experience with automation, systems implementations, or AI tools in accounting.
• Proficiency in GAAP; payroll accounting a plus; strong Excel skills; NetSuite/Salesforce familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end core accounting processes with documentation and clear accountability.
• Partner with Controller to manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Lead automation and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; coordinate audits.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Sales, and Payroll to improve upstream processes.

Skills

Accounting management

Process optimization

Automation

GAAP

Excel advanced

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Job description

Foundation Software in Strongsville, OH is seeking an Accounting Manager who will report to the Controller and own the full accounting close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

You will drive automation and AI-driven improvements, partner across finance and operations, and lead a talented team to deliver accurate results as the business grows.

Candidates should have a CPA (active or in progress), 7+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with NetSuite and Salesforce.