Accounting Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established, global organization within the transportation and logistics sector to add an Accounting Manager to their team. This is a high-visibility role supporting a dynamic, asset-intensive business with both domestic and international operations.

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing core accounting functions, supporting the month-end close process, and ensuring audit and compliance requirements are met across a global footprint. This individual will also drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, technical accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Support and help oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries and related reconciliations
• Record monthly direct expense accruals and reconcile financial activity, including foreign entities
• Review financial results for completeness and accuracy; analyze variances as needed
• Prepare and review monthly cash flow reporting
• Assist in preparing quarterly financial statements for Treasury
• Provide weekly financial snapshots of SG&A and direct operating expenses to support leadership decision-making
• Partner with the Controller and Director on ad hoc projects and reporting

Audit & Compliance

• Support U.S. interim and year-end audits, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
• Assist with international statutory audits and related compliance requirements
• Coordinate audit deliverables and respond to auditor inquiries in a timely manner
• Partner with third-party providers on foreign tax filings and local regulatory compliance
• Assist with internal controls testing to ensure processes are properly designed and operating effectively

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development support

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, automated solutions
• Participate in ERP enhancements, including UAT, data validation, and post-implementation support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• Strong technical accounting background with experience in a complex, multi-entity environment
• Prior experience within transportation, logistics, or asset-intensive industries a plus
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor teams
• Experience supporting global operations, including foreign entities and audits
• Systems proficiency (ERP exposure and advanced Excel skills required)
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage competing priorities

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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