Accounting Manager (Senior Level)

CertainPath™; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CertainPath is seeking an experienced Senior Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, asset, cost, and tax accounting. You will oversee close processes and ensure timely financial reporting for multi-entity operations.

The role requires 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Experience overseeing multiple accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting matters.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes or optimizing financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across GL, AP, AR, revenue, asset, cost, and tax accounting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, journals, and schedules for accuracy.
• Ensure integrity of data and reporting across entities and business units.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies compliant with GAAP and regs.
• Research and resolve complex or escalated accounting matters.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and reporting integrity.
• Lead audit preparation and coordinate necessary documentation.
• Partner with CFO on complex accounting matters and initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Set priorities, expectations, and accountability across the team.
• Identify opportunities to optimize, automate, and scale processes.
• Lead process improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues affecting accounting and reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with CFO.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Excel advanced

Job description

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, asset, cost, and tax accounting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting across multiple entities and business units.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Research and resolve complex or escalated accounting matters.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and support financial integrity.
• Lead audit preparation and coordinate required financial documentation and schedules.
• Partner directly with the CFO on complex accounting matters, financial reporting, and key business initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accountants and Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable professionals.
• Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability across the accounting team.
• Identify opportunities to optimize, automate, and scale accounting processes and workflows.
• Lead accounting process improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve financial and operational issues impacting accounting and reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in partnership with the CFO.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Experience overseeing multiple accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting matters.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes or optimizing financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non-financial stakeholders.

Even Better If You Have

• A master's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth organization.
• Experience supporting external financial statement audits.
• Experience with ERP implementations, integrations, or system optimization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience scaling accounting processes and controls within a growing organization.

Why CertainPath?

At CertainPath, our mission is to empower home service contractors to achieve their highest level of personal and professional success. We believe in Building, Inspiring, Serving, and Innovating—and those values shape how we work with our members and each other.

You'll join a collaborative team and have the opportunity to directly influence how our accounting function evolves, scales, and supports the future of our business.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build what's next at CertainPath.