Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations for a diversified group of affiliated companies while leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. This role is responsible for financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, staff supervision, and continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in ERP initiatives, including Oracle NetSuite administration, optimization, and implementation efforts, while leveraging prior QuickBooks experience to support system enhancements and financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close Management
- Manage and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple affiliated entities.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of entity-level and consolidated financial statements.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis and actionable business insights to leadership.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Monitor general ledger integrity and reporting accuracy.
Multi-Entity Accounting
- Oversee accounting functions for multiple affiliated companies and business units.
- Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidations.
- Ensure accurate allocation of shared expenses across entities.
- Support entity-specific reporting, compliance, and operational accounting requirements.
- Coordinate financial processes and reporting across a multi-company structure.
ERP Systems & Process Improvement
- Serve as a key accounting leader for Oracle NetSuite administration, optimization, and enhancement initiatives.
- Participate in ERP implementation activities, including data migration, process mapping, testing, end-user training, and go-live support.
- Utilize technology to improve internal controls, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities and accounting process improvements.
- Leverage previous QuickBooks experience to support system transitions, data validation, and accounting workflow improvements.
Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Supervise, mentor, train, and develop accounting team members.
- Establish performance expectations and support employee growth and career development.
- Manage departmental priorities and allocate resources to meet deadlines and business objectives.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture within the accounting department.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities.
Compliance & Operational Support
- Maintain strong internal controls and support audit readiness.
- Assist with tax preparation support and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Coordinate banking, insurance, and financial administration activities.
- Partner with leadership on special projects, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth efforts.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated supervisory or management responsibilities.
- Experience managing accounting operations for multiple companies, subsidiaries, or affiliated entities.
- Strong background overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Experience in privately held, family-owned, or mid-sized organizations preferred.
- ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance transformation experience strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP strongly preferred.
- Experience with QuickBooks and accounting system migrations preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with consolidations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity financial reporting.
Leadership Competencies
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop accounting professionals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multi-location or multi-division organizations.
- Background in accounting process improvement and workflow automation.
- Familiarity with payroll, tax, and multi-state compliance environments.
- Previous involvement with QuickBooks-to-NetSuite or similar ERP conversion projects.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation Package
Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite position in the Memphis, TN area.
Equal Opportunity Employer.