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### **Senior Accounting Manager – Remote** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours ### **About the Role** At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a **Senior Accounting Manager** to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting operations across multiple business entities for one of the fastest-growing plumbing and home services companies in the United States. This is not a transactional accounting role. You’ll own the month-end close process, maintain accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help build a scalable, private equity-ready accounting infrastructure as the company grows from **$20M+ to $50M+ in annual revenue**. Reporting directly to the **VP of Accounting**, you’ll work across multiple entities, partnering with finance leadership to improve accounting processes, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and deliver reliable financial insights that support strategic decision-making. If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with process improvement and operational ownership, this role is a strong fit. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **Financial Close & Reporting** - Own and manage the month-end close process across multiple business entities and locations. - Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules. - Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting by business unit. - Review financial performance and investigate significant variances. - Ensure financial records comply with U.S. GAAP standards. - Deliver reliable financial reporting to leadership. ### **General Ledger & Reconciliations** - Perform and review: - Bank reconciliations - Credit card reconciliations - Balance sheet reconciliations - Complete balance sheet tie-outs and supporting schedules. - Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts. - Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly. ### **Accounts Receivable & Payroll Analysis** - Oversee accounts receivable processes and aging reports. - Monitor outstanding balances and collections. - Review weekly multi-location payroll reports. - Analyze payroll trends, labor costs, and financial variances. - Support financial planning through payroll and labor analysis. ### **Audit & Internal Controls** - Execute audit procedures across key financial statement areas. - Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. - Support internal and external audit activities. - Evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement. - Strengthen accounting policies and financial governance. - Ensure accounting processes remain audit-ready. ### **Financial Analysis & Process Improvement** - Analyze financial data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities. - Recommend improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. - Help build scalable accounting processes to support business growth. - Partner with leadership on special accounting and finance initiatives. - Support continuous improvement across accounting operations. ### **What Success Looks Like** - Month-end close completed accurately and on time. - Reliable, GAAP-compliant financial statements. - Strong general ledger accuracy and reconciliations. - Effective internal controls and audit readiness. - Improved accounting processes that support company growth. - Leadership receives timely, accurate financial insights. ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** - You enjoy owning accounting processes from start to finish. - You naturally investigate discrepancies and identify root causes. - You thrive in fast-growing, multi-entity organizations. - You maintain exceptional attention to detail. - You’re proactive, analytical, and process-driven. - You communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. ### **Required Experience & Skills** ### **Experience** - Bachelor’s degree in: - Accounting - Finance - Related field - 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. - Proven owners…
Salary estimate
$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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AccountingPayrollLeadership
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