Accounting Manager
CFS
Grand Rapids, MI
Accounting Manager
Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls. This role will lead the month-end close process, manage a team, and partner with leadership to support strategic financial initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
- Review account reconciliations and general ledger activity for accuracy
- Coordinate and lead the external audit process, serving as the primary contact for auditors
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support business decisions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- CPA or CMA preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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MaxSalary: USD110000
MinSalary: USD85000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.