Senior Manager, Accounting Services

Gosiger; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Gosiger in Dayton, OH, seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting Services to oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive reporting quality and operational efficiency across divisions.

You will lead a team, implement standardized procedures, and support audits while ensuring adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes process improvement and strategic financial leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years in progressive accounting/financial operations with 7+ in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with audits, internal controls, and reporting.
• ERP systems and payroll, A/P, A/R familiarity.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead A/P, A/R, and payroll functions with coaching and development.
• Standardize processes across Gosiger's divisions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate audits with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Oversee A/P operations including invoice processing and payments.
• Oversee A/R operations including invoicing and collections.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor KPIs for AP, AR, and Payroll; identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and enforce internal controls and financial policies.
• Collaborate with vendors, institutions, auditors, and partners.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Payroll knowledge

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite/Excel

Job description

The Senior Manager, Accounting Services, plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing Gosiger's accounting and financial operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, consistency, and efficiency across the organization. This position provides leadership and oversight for the Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), and Payroll functions, while partnering with Accounting to ensure effective reporting, timely processing, and adherence to established policies and internal controls. This role also partners with cross-functional leaders and division management to support informed business decisions through accurate financial data, analysis, and reporting.

Pay Range: $117-145k

• Department Leadership: Lead and manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development for team members.
• Process Standardization: Establish consistent accounting, payroll, A/P, A/R, and cash flow management procedures across Gosiger's divisions to improve accuracy, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Audit Coordination: Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support audits, provide required documentation, and resolve financial reporting and compliance issues.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Oversee A/P operations, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, vendor account management, expense coding, and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and timely payments.
• Accounts Receivable Oversight: Oversee A/R operations, including customer invoicing, customer collections, customer account management, ensuring timely receipt of payments.
• Payroll Oversight: Oversee payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely employee payments, proper wage and deduction calculations, payroll reconciliations, tax withholdings, reporting, and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, identifying opportunities to improve service, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk, safeguard company assets, and maintain compliance.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors, financial institutions, auditors, and other external partners.
• Communicate changes in accounting standards, payroll requirements, and applicable regulations to relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate departmental staffing, workload distribution, training needs, and succession planning to support continuity of operations.
• Systems and Process Improvement: In collaboration with the Group Controller, implement initiatives involving ERP systems, accounting technology, workflow automation, and process improvements to enhance productivity and reporting capabilities.
• Financial Reporting: In collaboration with the Group Controller, assist in the preparation, review, and accuracy of financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Financial Close: In collaboration with the Group Controller, engage in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and division leadership to address financial and operational needs.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by leadership

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting or financial operations experience, including at least 7 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, conducting audits, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of payroll administration, payroll tax requirements, commissions administration and reporting, accounts payable processes, and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing multiple financial processes, and establishing consistent procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Experience overseeing Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience supporting a multi-location organization or a company with multiple divisions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state payroll regulations, payroll tax reporting, and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience with internal and external audits, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working Conditions:

Office environment, with some light lifting due to file maintenance

Exposure to LCD due to computerized accounting