Highlights
This role oversees Managers and Staff Accountants, drives consistent and accurate close processes, evaluates financial risks and opportunities, and leads cross-functional initiatives that improve controls, scalability, and decision support. The Senior Accounting Manager leads accounting execution, governance, and talent development across a significant region or portfolio of OpCo’s (Operating Companies) on behalf of our Client.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | CO |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1001 - 5000 |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Westmont, IL, US |
| Additional Compensation | Bonus |
| Website | https://www.jsginc.com/ |
Description
The Senior Accounting Manager leads accounting execution, governance, and talent development across a significant region or portfolio of OpCo’s (Operating Companies) on behalf of our Client. This role oversees Managers and Staff Accountants, drives consistent and accurate close processes, evaluates financial risks and opportunities, and leads cross-functional initiatives that improve controls, scalability, and decision support.
Functions as a team member within the department and organization as required and performs other duties assigned to best serve the company. The Senior Accounting Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Finance.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities may include:
Lead accounting performance across an assigned region or portfolio, including close quality, financial reporting, balance-sheet integrity, SOX compliance, and completion of corrective actions.
Manage and develop team through clear goals, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Review consolidated financial results, material account activity, significant estimates, and emerging risks; ensure appropriate escalation and resolution.
Establish area priorities and monitor standardized close calendars, reconciliations, review controls, documentation, and reporting expectations.
Partner with FP&A, General Ledger Accounting, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and senior field leadership on complex accounting and operational matters.
Work effectively across geographic areas and time zones, maintaining consistent communication, coordination, and accountability across multiple locations and regional teams.
Lead major process redesign, system implementation, acquisition integration, control remediation, and organization-development initiatives.
Provide leadership coverage for complex or under-resourced OpCo’s and ensure sustainable transition plans.
Prepare and present executive-level assessments of accounting performance, risk, staffing, and improvement opportunities.
Promote continuous improvement through common metrics, root-cause analysis, automation, and sharing of best practices.
Additional Responsibilities may include:
Travel as required and represent Field Accounting on enterprise committees, projects, and governance forums.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Ten or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including significant general-ledger and operational accounting responsibility.
Five or more years of people-leadership experience, including leadership of managers
Demonstrated success leading complex close, control, transformation, and talent-development initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, master’s degree, or MBA.
Experience in food distribution, wholesale distribution, or another high-volume multi-site business.
Experience with acquisitions, ERP implementations, shared services, or enterprise process standardization.
Skills
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Performance Bonus, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Days, Work From Home, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies.
We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs.
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.