Manager of Accounting

Creative Financial Staffing; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI is helping a rapidly growing, private-equity backed services platform hire a Manager of Accounting to strengthen financial operations and build scalable processes across multiple entities. The role combines strategic input with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead close processes, oversee reporting under U.S. GAAP, manage accounting operations, partner with leaders on performance metrics, and contribute to acquisition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, and month-end activities.
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inventory, and cash.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist with acquisition-related accounting and post-acquisition integration.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

Position: Manager of Accounting

Location: Grand Rapids, MI | Onsite/Hybrid

Salary: $115,000-$130,000 plus bonus

Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed services platform that is expanding through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. With multiple locations across the country and an ambitious growth strategy, the organization is building a best-in-class finance and accounting function to support its next stage of expansion.

As a result, they are seeking a Manager of Accounting to play a critical role in strengthening financial operations, enhancing reporting capabilities, and helping build scalable processes across a growing multi-entity business. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both strategic involvement and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created position driven by continued company growth
• Direct partnership with executive leadership, including the CEO and finance leadership team
• Significant exposure to acquisitions and business integration activities
• Opportunity to influence accounting processes, controls, and financial infrastructure
• Highly visible role with room for growth as the organization continues to scale
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where individual contributions make an immediate impact
• Hybrid flexible schedule

Manager of Accounting Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee account reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition analysis, and other key month-end activities.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data across multiple business entities and locations.

Accounting Operations & Controllership

• Support and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and cash management activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial processes.
• Assist in the development of scalable accounting infrastructure to support continued growth.

Business Partnership & Financial Analysis

• Partner with operational leaders to provide visibility into business performance, profitability, labor utilization, margins, and key operating metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial results and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Assist in monitoring working capital and overall financial performance.

Acquisition Integration & Growth Initiatives

• Support acquisition-related accounting activities, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration efforts.
• Help standardize financial processes and reporting across newly acquired entities.
• Collaborate on system implementations, ERP enhancements, and process automation initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic projects that support organizational growth and scalability.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other business partners.
• Assist with sales and use tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Stay informed on evolving accounting standards and industry best practices.

Manager of Accounting Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

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