1.4. Accounting Manager

Phoenix Tailings

$155K — $205K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a monthly close.
  • 2+ years of experience managing or supervising accounting staff.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close best practices.
  • Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or a comparable system.
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high-growth environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to document and improve accounting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close - set the calendar, assign ownership, and deliver on schedule.
  • Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense processing.
  • Own the balance sheet reconciliation process; review reconciliations prepared by staff and resolve exceptions.
  • Review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
  • Document and continuously improve accounting procedures, checklists, and controls.
  • Manage, coach, and develop staff and senior accountants; set priorities and balance workload across the close cycle.
  • Partner with operations and procurement to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

Benefits

  • 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee.
  • Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company through stock options.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Full Job Description
Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to run the monthly close and the day-to-day accounting
operations of a fast-growing manufacturing company. You will own the close calendar, the
reconciliation process, and the accounting procedures the rest of the team executes against -and manage the staff who perform that work.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant who also enjoys managing people and
process, and who wants to tighten and document a close that is still being built.

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close - set the calendar, assign ownership, and
    deliver on schedule.
  • Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
    payroll accounting, and expense processing.
  • Own the balance sheet reconciliation process; review reconciliations prepared by staff and
    resolve exceptions.
  • Review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
  • Document and continuously improve accounting procedures, checklists, and controls.
  • Manage, coach, and develop staff and senior accountants; set priorities and balance
    workload across the close cycle.
  • Prepare audit schedules and support the annual audit and tax filings.
  • Partner with operations and procurement to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
    and on time.
  • Support ERP and accounting systems improvements, including automation of manual
    processes.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a monthly close.
  • 2+ years of experience managing or supervising accounting staff.
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close best practices.
  • Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or a comparable system.
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high-growth environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to document and improve accounting processes, not just execute
    them.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.


What We Offer

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary +
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $155,000 - $205,000 total cash compensation plus equity
Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

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