Accounting Manager: Lead Financial Operations & Close

Sysco Corp.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Manager of Accounting at the Orlando, FL location. You will assist the controller in securing financial operations, manage the accounting department, and help shape fiscal strategy aligned with company goals.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in accounts payable and accounting, and proven ability to analyze data and drive process improvements across reporting and close cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5 years of accounts payable experience required, preferably with 1+ year leading others.
• Strong analytical skills to draw conclusions from data.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs work of Accounts Payable Associates, Account Receivable Associates, Accounting Associates.
• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Prepare Sysco weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Enter monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Manage business license application renewals as necessary.
• Oversee the close of multiple sets of books and records.
• Support the weekly reporting process and forecast process.
• Assist with annual Sysco budgets and cost control initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce expenses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Financial reporting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Sysco is seeking a Manager of Accounting at the Orlando, FL location. You will assist the controller in securing financial operations, manage the accounting department, and help shape fiscal strategy aligned with company goals.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in accounts payable and accounting, and proven ability to analyze data and drive process improvements across reporting and close cycles.