Accounting Manager, Central Overhead

Finish Line; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an Accounting Manager to lead a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, driving accurate financial reporting and strengthening internal controls.

You will partner with Finance and other departments to analyze results, manage audits, improve processes, and support budget-to-actual reporting, with a focus on timely deliverables and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting.
• 3+ years of managerial experience.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Senior and Staff Accountants.
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met with accuracy and quality.
• Provide training, coaching, and career development opportunities.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare financial statements and analyses of asset/liability accounts.
• Analyze reserves and perform true-ups for accurate reporting.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and financial reporting issues.
• Collaborate with Finance for budgeting and monthly reporting.
• Support internal and external audits and implement process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Execution

Decision-making

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of Senior and Staff Accountants while overseeing accurate, timely financial reporting and core accounting activities. Partner cross-functionally to analyze financial results, reserves, trends, and key accounting matters while supporting business decisions and resolving complex issues. Establish strong internal controls, drive process improvements and efficiencies, and lead the team through interim and year-end external audit activities.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, establishing priorities, expectations, and performance objectives.Ensure team deadlines and deliverables are consistently met with a high level of accuracy and quality.Provide training, coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities for team members.Review and approve accounting work, including calculations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, and reconciliations of asset and liability accounts.Analyze high-level reserve balances and perform necessary true-ups to ensure accurate financial reporting.Research and resolve account discrepancies, unusual activity, and financial reporting issues.Analyze financial trends, revenues, costs, and financial obligations to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.Apply sound accounting judgment to complex financial matters and ensure accuracy and completeness of reported results.Partner cross-functionally with Finance and other departments to support financial decisions, monthly budget-to-actual reporting, and key reporting requirements.Perform ad hoc accounting, reporting, and analytical projects in support of management objectives.Identify and implement process improvements, efficiencies, and creative solutions to enhance team performance and timely reporting.Establish, monitor, and maintain key internal controls and partner with internal and external auditors to validate control effectiveness.Lead the accounting team through interim and year-end external audits, coordinating deliverables and ensuring timely resolution of audit requests.Required Education and/or Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA preferred. 5+ years of relevant work experience with experience in accounting and 3+ years of managerial experience. Public accounting experience is preferred.Required Computer and Technical Skills:Proficiency in all Microsoft Office equivalent programs. CPA certification is preferred, along with experience working in large ERP systems and demonstrated strengths in analytical thinking, execution, and sound decision-making.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sit for more than 6 hours per shiftUse hands to finger, handle and feelReach with hands and armsTalk and/or hearStand for up to 2 hours at a time periodicallyWalk or move from one location to anotherOccasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouchLift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionallyPunctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.#LI-DNIThis job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.EEO Statement:The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.Need accessibility assistance to apply?Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at [phone] or email us at [e-mail]. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)