Accounting Manager

I am looking for an Accounting Manager to join a private equity-backed industrial equipment manufacturing and distribution company in Middle Tennessee, within a lean, high-performing accounting department.

Why this role?

• Hands-on leadership seat at a multi-brand, multi-channel company with a strong AI and process improvement mandate
• Own the close and consolidation, report directly to the Controller, and present to executive leadership and the Board
• Build and lead a small team while staying close to the work
• Clear growth path toward Controller for a CPA who delivers
• Hybrid schedule (roughly 3 days in office) and a fast-moving hiring process

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including consolidation with international entities
• Prepare and review financial reporting, account reconciliations, and debt covenant compliance
• Deliver clear reporting and insight to executive leadership and the Board
• Research and document technical accounting matters (revenue recognition, inventory valuation, leases)
• Coordinate with external audit, tax, and specialist providers
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two senior accountants
• Use AI and modern finance systems to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting quality
• Support the AP/AR software integration and special projects across financial accounting and international operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; active CPA strongly preferred (candidates must be open to obtaining it for long-term growth)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a Big Four or strong regional firm background and a public-to-private career path
• Product industry experience (manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or retail); inventory experience is a plus
• Proven ownership of the full close cycle, including multi-entity consolidation
• Prior experience leading and developing accounting staff
• Strong US GAAP fundamentals, including revenue recognition, inventory, leases, and debt covenant reporting
• Demonstrated use of AI tools to automate processes and support analysis
• Advanced Excel; SAP strongly recommended; Workday Adaptive, Prophix, Workiva, Power BI, Alteryx, and Avalara highly preferred
• Strong communication skills and a process improvement mindset