Technical Accounting Manager

Addison Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is recruiting a Technical Accounting Manager for a direct-hire role in Tampa, with mandatory in-office presence five days a week.

The role oversees daily accounting operations, closes, tax compliance, and audits, while guiding a growth-oriented accounting team and enhancing ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with leadership.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, or similar capital-intensive sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and GL activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures for accuracy and consistency.
• Manage chart of accounts and cost structure for job costing and depreciation.
• Oversee tax compliance and coordinate with external advisors.
• Lead annual financial audit as primary client contact.
• Establish internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Optimize ERP systems and collaborate with IT on improvements.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and align with CFO priorities.

Skills

Active CPA

10+ years

Leadership

Big 4

ERP implementation

Industry experience

Education

MBA

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Position Title: Technical Accounting Manager

Location: Tampa - 5x/week in office

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $200-220K base

Benefits: Addison Group's client has benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Job Description:

• Oversee daily accounting operations and general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results while driving process improvements to shorten close timelines.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable industry standards.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical guidance to ensure consistency, compliance, and accuracy.
• Manage the chart of accounts and cost accounting structure to support job costing, equipment costs, depreciation, and maintenance across projects, divisions, and subsidiaries.
• Oversee federal and state tax compliance, including income, payroll, sales and use, while coordinating with external tax advisors and identifying available tax opportunities.
• Lead the annual financial audit, serving as the primary auditor contact and coordinating schedules, workpapers, documentation, and inquiries.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure data integrity, and address control deficiencies.
• Optimize accounting systems and processes, including the company’s ERP, and partner with IT on system improvements.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including the Controller, Accounting Manager, Fixed Asset Accounting Manager, and Payroll Manager, while setting performance standards and partnering with the CFO on strategic priorities.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA required
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in an Accounting Manager, Controller, or similar leadership role.
• Comfortable in a high-intensity environment that may require more than a traditional 40-hour workweek.
• Big 4/public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• ERP implementation experience is a major plus; IFS experience is ideal.
• Experience in construction, equipment rental, manufacturing, or another capital-intensive industry preferred.
• MBA/advanced degree and specific industry or ERP experience are flexible for candidates with strong technical accounting and leadership experience.