Strategic Accounting Manager - Inventory, Close & ERP

Aeg Fuels; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Four weeks of PTO plus six holidays

Dental and vision insurance

6% 401(k) match

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

AEG Fuels is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager with a strong corporate accounting background complemented by public accounting experience. This role leads the accounting team, enhances financial reporting, and drives improvements across inventory accounting, gross profit analysis, and month-end close.

The position partners with operations, finance, and technology to strengthen internal controls and deliver actionable insights in a high-transaction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Strong experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Prior experience managing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of accounting team members.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, including the ability to work with large datasets, investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and explain financial results.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work through ambiguity, and independently identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting related to aviation fuel inventory, including inventory records, valuation, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory activity, cost of goods sold, and gross profit to identify variances, investigate underlying causes, and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with operations, supply, and trading teams to understand business activity and ensure it is accurately reflected in financial results.
• Lead assigned month-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over accounting processes, inventory transactions, and master data.
• Support audit requests by providing accurate schedules, documentation, and explanations of accounting activity.
• Develop and enhance analytical models and reports to support inventory analysis, margin trends, and operational efficiency.
• Investigate discrepancies across systems and reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Translate financial analysis into clear findings and actionable recommendations for finance leadership and business partners.
• Partner with accounting and technology teams on ERP implementations, system enhancements, and improvements to accounting workflows.
• Help define business requirements, validate system outputs, and ensure system functionality supports accurate accounting and reporting.
• Improve master data quality, consistency, and controls across relevant systems.
• Identify manual or inefficient processes and implement practical improvements through automation, system configuration, and better data management.
• Mentor and develop team members while balancing hands-on execution with review, coaching, and accountability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and strengthen collaboration.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

AEG Fuels is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager with a strong corporate accounting background complemented by public accounting experience. This role leads the accounting team, enhances financial reporting, and drives improvements across inventory accounting, gross profit analysis, and month-end close.

The position partners with operations, finance, and technology to strengthen internal controls and deliver actionable insights in a high-transaction environment.