Accounting Manager

This position offers significant leadership exposure, succession-planning potential, and the opportunity to help shape the financial future of a growing organization in the durable products sector. Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a high-performing finance and accounting team.

Accounting Manager
LaVergne, TN / Fully Onsite
Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000
Manufacturing / Distribution

About the Opportunity - Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a high-performing finance and accounting team. This position offers significant leadership exposure, succession-planning potential, and the opportunity to help shape the financial future of a growing organization in the durable products sector.

Key Responsibilities - Accounting Manager

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• Assist in overseeing the organization's accounting operations and financial reporting
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• Manage and mentor accounting staff, including senior-level accounting professionals
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• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
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• Maintain oversight of general ledger accuracy and integrity
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• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
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• Support preparation and review of financial statements and management reports
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• Oversee inventory accounting, inventory controls, and cycle count processes
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• Assist with cost accounting analysis and reporting
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• Coordinate audit activities and support external auditors
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• Drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and internal control enhancements
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• Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives
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Qualifications - Accounting Manager

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• CPA certification required
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• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
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• Previous Accounting Manager or higher-level leadership experience required
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• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management
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• Experience with inventory accounting, inventory lifecycle management, and cycle counts
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• Exposure to cost accounting required
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• Durable products industry experience required
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• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
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• Combination of public and private accounting experience highly desirable
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• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
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• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities
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• Concise, direct communication style with the ability to make sound decisions efficiently
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Why Consider This Opportunities?

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• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
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• High growth-oriented environment
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• Strong organizational commitment to innovation and technology initiatives
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• Direct exposure to executive leadership
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• Excellent advancement potential as the business continues to expand
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• Stable organization with a long-term growth strategy and leadership-focused succession planning opportunities
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