About the Role As the Accounting Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role within our Planning, Analysis & Consulting (FPAC) organization. You'll oversee key aspects of the monthly close and financial reporting process, support company audits, lead and develop accounting team members, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy across the organization.
This position offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, collaborate cross-functionally, and help shape the future of accounting operations at Merchants Fleet.
What You'll Do - Lead and oversee the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations.
- Manage a portfolio of account reconciliations and review reconciliations prepared by team members.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of accounting data and financial information.
- Analyze accounting and operational processes and recommend improvements that drive efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
- Develop a deep understanding of budget and forecast drivers and evaluate variances against actual results.
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Support internal and external audit activities and help ensure successful audit outcomes.
- Partner with business leaders and stakeholders across the organization to support financial reporting and business objectives.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that support company growth and operational excellence.
What Makes You Successful At Merchants, successful leaders do more than manage processes. They build relationships, develop teams, and create an environment where people can do their best work.
- You lead with integrity and accountability.
- You enjoy mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
- You balance attention to detail with a strategic business mindset.
- You proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive meaningful change.
- You build strong partnerships across departments and influence through collaboration.
- You embrace new technologies, systems, and ways of working.
What You'll Bring - 5+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams.
- Demonstrated success improving processes and driving operational efficiencies.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA preferred.
- MBA or MSA a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), BlackLine, Planful, or similar financial systems.
Location: Merchants Fleet HQ - Hooksett, NH (Hybrid)
We are fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition experts who meet the needs of our business. Because they are AWESOME, we do not need support from external recruiting partners to identify talent or augment staffing for this role. AI Disclosure: We may use AI-assisted tools throughout the recruiting process to help support activities such as scheduling, communications, note organization, and process efficiency. If you have any questions or concerns about the use of these tools, please let us know. Please be assured that all applications and candidate evaluations are reviewed by people, and hiring decisions are made by our team based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and overall fit for the role.
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