Senior Manager of Accounting and Finance (8461)
- Direct Hire
- Location
- Greater St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Senior Manager of Accounting & Finance
Position Overview: Our client is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting & Finance to serve as a key leader and trusted advisor to executive finance leadership, providing hands-on support to drive growth, financial performance, and operational excellence. This role oversees financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls while ensuring the finance function can scale effectively in a high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with senior finance leadership to support growth strategy and financial performance
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Lead and improve the month-end close process, including oversight of account reconciliations and accounting staff
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Oversee financial reporting, including consolidation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, equity)
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Support audit and tax compliance processes, including acquisition and purchase accounting activities
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Develop and implement standardized accounting processes and procedures
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Support shared services operations, including onboarding and integration of new entities
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory reporting requirements
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Oversee vendor compliance and centralized cash disbursements
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Maintain financial integrity and support ongoing performance improvement initiatives
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Drive process improvements across finance systems, reporting, and controls
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Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team
Qualifications
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CPA required with a minimum of 7+ years of accounting experience
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Proven leadership experience within accounting and finance functions
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Strong experience with financial reporting, consolidations, and month-end close
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Experience with ERP systems; significant NetSuite experience strongly preferred
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Background in high-growth, multi-entity or multi-unit environments preferred
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Experience with audits, private equity, or mergers and acquisitions preferred
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Strong understanding of internal controls, financial processes, and compliance
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Ability to build and improve scalable processes and systems
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Experience working in data-driven, performance-focused environments
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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills