Accounting Manager

Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Kevin Sweet have partnered with a leading organization to identify an Accounting Manager for a newly created position. This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting professional who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with leadership, process improvement, and operational excellence.

The Accounting Manager will oversee key accounting operations, with a primary focus on invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, month-end close, internal controls, and financial analysis. A major component of the role will be leading the transition to Oracle Cloud while identifying opportunities to automate processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency.

My client offers a mostly remote work schedule with one day a week in office, excellent benefits and 15% annual bonus. For additional information and consideration, please contact Kevin Sweet at 682-499-1182 or via email at [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Manage the transition to a 3-Way Match invoice processing environment, partnering with internal stakeholders and suppliers to establish effective processes and controls.
• Develop and standardize accounting workflows, policies, and procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Monitor operational performance, service levels, and key metrics while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and automation.
• Serve as a key contributor to monthly and year-end close, including P& L and balance sheet flux analysis.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a customer-focused culture.
• Support quarterly and annual audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and requested PBC materials.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on ERP enhancements, process improvements, and other accounting initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc financial and accounting projects as requested by management.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This newly created Accounting Manager position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on accounting operations, lead a significant process transformation, and help build a more efficient and scalable finance function. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidacy required.
• Experience managing or implementing a 3-Way Match invoice processing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing performance, and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong ERP experience; experience with Oracle or Oracle Cloud is highly desirable.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and computer skills, with the ability to develop reports and analyze financial data.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.