Accounting Manager - Lead Close, Audit & Team Development

merchantsfleetmanagement; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Fleet in Hooksett, NH is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead FPAC's monthly close and financial reporting. You will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, audits, and develop accounting talent while driving process improvements across the organization.

This role offers cross-functional collaboration, visibility into business outcomes, and the chance to shape accounting operations at Merchants Fleet.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams.
• Demonstrated success improving processes and driving operational efficiencies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations.
• Manage a portfolio of account reconciliations and review reconciliations prepared by team members.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of accounting data and financial information.
• Analyze accounting and operational processes and recommend improvements that drive efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
• Develop a deep understanding of budget and forecast drivers and evaluate variances against actual results.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Support internal and external audit activities and help ensure successful audit outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders across the organization to support financial reporting and business objectives.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that support company growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Team Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial Reporting

Mentoring

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA or MSA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

BlackLine

Planful

Job description

Merchants Fleet in Hooksett, NH is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead FPAC's monthly close and financial reporting. You will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, audits, and develop accounting talent while driving process improvements across the organization.

This role offers cross-functional collaboration, visibility into business outcomes, and the chance to shape accounting operations at Merchants Fleet.