Accounting Manager: Hands-On Leader for 8-Day Close

Brilliant®; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a growing accounting function in Canton, OH. This hands-on role emphasizes building structure, improving processes, and driving operational excellence within close collaboration with finance leadership.

The ideal candidate will own the month-end close, implement SOPs, and foster team accountability while ensuring accurate financial reporting and a timely 8-day close.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong month-end close ownership.
• Prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or Senior Accounting Consultant experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work across multiple accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Help drive an efficient and accurate close process with a focus on achieving an 8-day close timeline.
• Develop, document, and implement accounting SOPs and best practices.
• Improve workflow, accountability, and execution across the accounting team.
• Ensure timely posting of key accounting activities, including payroll and daily cash activity.
• Review and strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.
• Partner with accounting leadership to improve team collaboration and operational effectiveness.
• Work hands-on with general ledger activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support ongoing process improvements across multiple accounting systems.

Skills

Month-end close ownership

Team leadership

Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Cross-system collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead a growing accounting function in Canton, OH. This hands-on role emphasizes building structure, improving processes, and driving operational excellence within close collaboration with finance leadership.

The ideal candidate will own the month-end close, implement SOPs, and foster team accountability while ensuring accurate financial reporting and a timely 8-day close.