Accounting Manager Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $135,000–$150,000 base salary + 15% target bonus Reports To: Director of Accounting About the Company Our client is a leading provider of commercial doors, frames, architectural hardware, and related building solutions, serving commercial, institutional, and multifamily construction markets throughout North America. The company operates as part of a large, nationally recognized building materials distribution organization with more than 8,000 employees across its broader operations. Following a recent acquisition by a major home improvement retailer, the organization continues to focus on operational excellence, financial controls, process improvements, and long-term growth. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join a growing organization and support the Director of Accounting in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing senior and staff accountants, overseeing the monthly close process, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical accounting background with proven people management experience and the ability to operate effectively in a large, fast-paced, or high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and process documentation.
- Support parent-company reporting requirements, corporate accounting policies, SOX controls, and consolidation processes.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of senior accountants and accounting staff.
- Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance.
- Coordinate workload planning, task delegation, and review processes to meet reporting deadlines.
- Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement throughout the accounting function.
Financial Analysis & Business Partnership
- Review financial results to identify variances, trends, and potential accounting issues.
- Prepare financial analyses and explanations supporting management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Partner with Operations, FP&A, and other departments to address accounting needs and support business decisions.
- Assist the Director of Accounting with financial reporting deliverables and presentations to leadership.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
- Support financial systems enhancements and automation initiatives.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on business transactions, new initiatives, and operational changes.
- Help ensure consistency in accounting practices across the organization.
Qualifications
Required
- Active CPA designation.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and corporate/industry accounting experience.
- Prior experience managing and developing accounting professionals.
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Experience with parent/subsidiary reporting structures, corporate accounting policies, SOX controls, and consolidation requirements.
- Experience in a large, fast-paced, or high-growth organization.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Preferred
- Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience.
- Public company accounting experience.
- Experience with ERP systems, including SAP S/4HANA, QuickBooks, or Quickbase.
- Background in building materials, industrial distribution, or a multi-branch/multi-entity organization.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Established Organization: Join a business operating within a large national building materials distribution platform.
- Leadership Opportunity: Manage and develop accounting professionals while working directly with the Director of Accounting.
- Corporate Exposure: Gain experience with parent-company reporting, corporate accounting standards, internal controls, and consolidation requirements.
- Operational Impact: Help strengthen accounting processes, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Growth & Development: Join an organization focused on process improvements, systems enhancements, and continued investment in its operations.
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $135,000–$150,000 annually Annual Bonus: 15% target The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA/FSA options, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a 401(k) plan with company match.