Accounting Manager

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The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing and actively managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards, and supporting the financial reporting process. This role requires a strategic, analytical thinker who can effectively lead a team and collaborate with various departments. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with GAAP, as well as leading the monthly close process for both corporate and divisional entities. This position is based in Melbourne, FL and follows a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote each week.

• Paid Training & Ongoing Development – Invest in your career with fully paid initial and continuous training.
• Top-Tier Health Insurance – Choose from excellent options, including a FREE employee-only plan.
• Dental & Vision Coverage – Prioritize your overall health with added benefits.
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Access Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Supplemental Life coverage.
• FREE Life Insurance – Coverage equal to your annualized pay at no cost to you.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your future with a 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions.
• Generous Time Off – Recharge with 7 paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Ensures timely and accurate closing of the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Oversees the preparation of regulatory filings and compliance requirements
• Manages and participates in monthly close process and adhere to deadlines within the reporting structure. Participation will include performing key account reconciliations, managing allowances and preparing and reviewing journal entries
• Provides financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Monitors and reports on key financial metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Develops, implements, and maintains effective internal control policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and reporting requirements
• Identifies and mitigates risks associated with financial operations
• Authors and supports key internal control policies and initiatives
• Coordinates and manages external audits, providing necessary documentation and support
• Collaborates with various departments, including finance, operations, and executive management, to support organizational goals and initiatives
• Provides financial expertise and guidance to support business decisions and strategic planning
• Supports private equity stakeholders, providing accurate and timely financial information as needed
• Completes assigned tasks in a safe, accurate, thorough, and alert manner
• Upholds Company policies and procedures
• Works in a professional manner with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers, and the public

Supervisory Responsibility:

Has supervisory responsibility for delivering value-added results through effective recruitment, delegation, performance management, training, and development of employees in the following positions:

• Staff Accountant

• Ability to drive process change, resource efficiencies, and change management
• Customer-focused
• Effective communicator
• Must have strong presentation skills and demonstrated experience pricing systems for customers
• A proven track record of technical sales success
• Proven experience in building customer relationships
• Excellent organization, prioritization, presentation, and project management skills
• Exceptional people skills, developed through experience in client-facing roles or customer service and support
• Excellent and creative problem-solving skills
• An ability to adjust to changing workflows and demands
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year accredited university
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous management experience
• Previous experience in a large corporate environment, preferably within a private equity-owned company
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience in HVAC Industry or other service business preferred

• Continuously able to work in office environment
• Continuously able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer printer
• Continuously able to sit at a computer for up to 8 hours
• Able to alternate between sitting and standing, as needed throughout the day
• Occasionally able to lift up to 15
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching
• Rarely requires climbing
• Ability to travel on occasion

Other requirements:  

• May be required to use personal smartphone with a camera capable of reading a QR code for 2 factor authentication