Accounting Manager

Leatherman Tools

$85K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience
  • 2+ years of leadership experience managing and developing employees
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Experience managing month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely financial reporting
  • Ensure financial records comply with GAAP and company policies
  • Review general ledger activity to maintain financial integrity
  • Partner with FP&A and business leaders for budgeting and forecasting
  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance
  • Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes
  • Oversee treasury activities and cash flow forecasting
  • Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Award-winning wellness program
  • Onsite health clinic and fitness center
  • Employee product discounts
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As Accounting Manager, you'll play a critical role in supporting Leatherman's mission by leading core accounting operations and serving as a trusted business partner across the organization.

Key responsibilities include

  • Leading the monthly close process, including consolidation of global entities and timely financial reporting
  • Ensuring accurate financial records and reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies
  • Reviewing general ledger activity and account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity
  • Partnering with FP&A and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
  • Strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance across accounting processes
  • Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, workflows, and reporting capabilities
  • Overseeing treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and financial compliance
  • Coordinating annual audits, tax compliance activities, and external reporting requirements
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a talented accounting team across Accounts Payable


Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll functions

  • Collaborating with leaders across Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and other departments to support company objectives


What Success Looks Like

  • The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with business acumen, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset


You thrive when

  • Solving complex problems and driving results
  • Building strong partnerships across teams
  • Improving processes and creating efficiencies
  • Coaching and developing employees
  • Translating financial information into actionable business insights
  • Balancing attention to detail with strategic thinking


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience
  • 2+ years of leadership experience managing and developing employees
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Experience managing month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or operational accounting environments preferred


In addition to meaningful work and a collaborative culture, we offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Award-winning wellness program
  • Onsite health clinic and fitness center
  • Employee product discounts
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement


This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees expected to work onsite at least three days per week.

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, influence, and make a meaningful impact within a respected global manufacturer and consumer brand, we encourage you to apply.

Join Leatherman and help build the financial foundation that powers our future.

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