Accounting Manager - East Valley

Ledgent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations across a portfolio of hospitality properties and business entities. This position will oversee the consolidated month-end close process, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage a small team of accounting professionals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with experience in multi-entity environments who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented hospitality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities, business units, or locations.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Month-End Close Process across multiple entities and properties.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure timely consolidated financial reporting.
• Review results and investigate variances to budget and prior periods.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strengthen internal controls.
• Support audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations across a portfolio of hospitality properties and business entities. This position will oversee the consolidated month-end close process, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage a small team of accounting professionals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with experience in multi-entity environments who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented hospitality organization.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations across a portfolio of hospitality properties and business entities. This position will oversee the consolidated month-end close process, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage a small team of accounting professionals.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with experience in multi-entity environments who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented hospitality organization.

Compensation range: $100-110k plus discretionary bonus

What You'll Do

Lead the Month-End Close Process

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities and properties
• Oversee preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidated financial reporting
• Review financial results and investigate variances to budget and prior periods
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team
• Delegate responsibilities, manage workload priorities, and ensure deadlines are met
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback

Financial Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support external audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve accounting workflows
• Enhance reporting processes and financial visibility across the organization
• Assist with integrations, acquisitions, and other growth-related initiatives as needed

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities, business units, or locations
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Hospitality, hotel, resort, restaurant, or multi-unit experience
• Experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Knowledge of hospitality accounting systems and property management platforms

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing hospitality organization
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities, business units, or locations
• Strong understanding of month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

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.