Accounting Manager: Lead Financial Ops & Controls

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Health benefits

401(k) Match

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for a hybrid role near Lakewood, Ohio. You will lead the accounting team, manage month-end close, and partner with finance leadership to improve processes and internal controls.

This senior position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, and at least 3 years in people management. CPA is a plus; the opportunity offers a strong career path and a collaborative, high-visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of direct people management and team development experience.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
• Strong general ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and balance sheet accounts.
• Review financial statements, investigate variances, and provide meaningful analysis to leadership.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members; manage workload, priorities, and performance.
• Develop, document, and implement accounting SOPs, policies, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and other financial planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

SOPs

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

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

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for a hybrid role near Lakewood, Ohio. You will lead the accounting team, manage month-end close, and partner with finance leadership to improve processes and internal controls.

This senior position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, and at least 3 years in people management. CPA is a plus; the opportunity offers a strong career path and a collaborative, high-visibility