Hands-On Accounting Manager | Close, GAAP, CFO Partner

The Kostelic Agency; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kostelic Agency is partnering with the CFO of a privately held company to identify a hands-on Accounting Manager for its Phoenix headquarters. This role blends hands-on work with strategic partnership, overseeing day-to-day accounting and administrative operations while serving as a key partner to the CFO.

You will lead monthly close, prepare entries and financial statements, manage payroll and AP/AR, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with operations on reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the general ledger, close process, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Payroll and supervisory experience are highly valued.
• Organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing several responsibilities simultaneously.
• Able to investigate issues, determine solutions, and work without constant direction.
• Strong Excel and accounting‑systems proficiency.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, operationally complex environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and support accurate GAAP‑based reporting.
• Oversee customer billing, accounts payable, vendor administration, and daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare biweekly payroll and maintain related deductions, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and reporting.
• Supervise administrative workflows and help ensure appropriate coverage and cross‑training.
• Improve accounting processes, documentation, workflows, and internal controls.
• Partner with operational teams on reporting, analysis, and issue resolution.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other CFO‑led initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Payroll management

Close process

GAAP reporting

Organized / multitasking

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Kostelic Agency is partnering with the CFO of a privately held company to identify a hands-on Accounting Manager for its Phoenix headquarters. This role blends hands-on work with strategic partnership, overseeing day-to-day accounting and administrative operations while serving as a key partner to the CFO.

You will lead monthly close, prepare entries and financial statements, manage payroll and AP/AR, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with operations on reporting and budgeting.