Senior Accounting Manager

Razzino Associates; Seville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Razzino Associates is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accounting Manager in Seville, Ohio. This role involves overseeing the full accounting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and collaborating with operational teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in accounting across multi-entity environments, strong analytical and leadership skills, and familiarity with ERP systems like Business Central and Sage. Compensation includes a base salary of $120k-$130k, plus a bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10‑12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi‑entity environments.
• Strong expertise in financial close, GAAP reporting, and audit management.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly process across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely & accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close schedules.

Skills

Financial close expertise

GAAP reporting knowledge

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Business Central

Sage ERP’s

Microsoft applications

Job description

Overview

Our client, a growing manufacturer and retailer, is seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Senior Accounting Manager to join their team. He/she will lead core accounting functions while partnering closely with FP&A and operational teams across multiple entities, including retail operations.

This role is responsible for overseeing the full accounting lifecycle, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader, with both Accounting and Finance experience, who can operate independently, build structure, and drive both accounting excellence and business insights in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Financial Close

• Lead and manage the monthly process across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely & accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close schedules.
• Maintain and enforce standardized accounting policies and procedures across entities.
• Review and approve accounting transactions and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Prepare audit schedules, support documentation, and resolve audit findings.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and compliance processes.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Lead cost accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.
• Partner with operations to monitor inventory valuation, turnover, and obsolescence.
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting and reconciliation across systems.
• Support manufacturing & supply chain teams with cost insights and financial analysis.
• Drive improvements in inventory controls and costing methodologies.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Support

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations vs. budget and prior year.
• Support development of KPIs and performance reporting dashboards.
• Assist in monthly reporting packages and management presentations.

Retail Finance & Operational Support

• Support financial reporting and analysis for retail operations.
• Monitor retail performance metrics, including sales, margins, and inventory trends.
• Analyze costs and identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, operations, and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA is a plus).
• 10‑12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi‑entity environments.
• Strong expertise in financial close, GAAP reporting, and audit management.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance.
• Exposure to FP&A and financial analysis strongly preferred.
• Experience in retail and manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency with Business Central, Sage ERP’s & Microsoft applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, prioritize, and operate in a fast‑paced environment.

Success Profile

• Strong technical accountant with a hands‑on approach.
• Process‑oriented leader who can build and improve structure.
• Detail‑driven with the ability to see the bigger business picture.
• Effective communicator who can partner across functions.
• Self‑starter who thrives with minimal supervision.

Compensation

120k -130k base plus 15-20% Bonus and all Benefits.