Cincinnati-Based Accounting Manager: Lead Close & Process Improvement

KOST USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits (medical, vision, and

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

PFX Group, including Kost USA, is seeking an Accounting Manager for the Cincinnati facility. Lead the accounting team, manage daily operations, and drive process improvements to support a growing business.

Join a leadership role focused on month-end close, cross-functional collaboration with Treasury, Tax, and FP&A, and audit readiness. CPA preferred but not required; extensive MS Office and ERP experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (emphasis in accounting).
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing accounting operations and teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using ERP software is required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, promoting accountability, accuracy, and professional development.
• Manage daily accounting operations, overseeing AR, AP, general accounting, and cash management.
• Lead the monthly close process — journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, and FP&A to support intercompany transactions and cash management.
• Partner with the Controller on monthly reporting, audit preparation, and compliance initiatives.
• Review and Approve T&E Expenses and Payroll Journal Entries.
• Assist with external audit and reporting to corporate office.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting operations

ERP software

MS Office

CPA (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

PFX Group, including Kost USA, is seeking an Accounting Manager for the Cincinnati facility. Lead the accounting team, manage daily operations, and drive process improvements to support a growing business.

Join a leadership role focused on month-end close, cross-functional collaboration with Treasury, Tax, and FP&A, and audit readiness. CPA preferred but not required; extensive MS Office and ERP experience required.