Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager – Remote

Position Type

Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours

U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting operations across multiple business entities for one of the fastest-growing plumbing and home services companies in the United States.

This is not a transactional accounting role.

You’ll own the month-end close process, maintain accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help build a scalable, private equity-ready accounting infrastructure as the company grows from $20M+ to $50M+ in annual revenue .

Reporting directly to the

VP of Accounting , you’ll work across multiple entities, partnering with finance leadership to improve accounting processes, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and deliver reliable financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with process improvement and operational ownership, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Financial Close & Reporting

Own and manage the month-end close process across multiple business entities and locations.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules.

Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting by business unit.

Review financial performance and investigate significant variances.

Ensure financial records comply with U.S. GAAP standards.

Deliver reliable financial reporting to leadership.

General Ledger & Reconciliations

Perform and review

Bank reconciliations

Credit card reconciliations

Balance sheet reconciliations

Complete balance sheet tie-outs and supporting schedules.

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts.

Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.

Accounts Receivable & Payroll Analysis

Oversee accounts receivable processes and aging reports.

Monitor outstanding balances and collections.

Review weekly multi-location payroll reports.

Analyze payroll trends, labor costs, and financial variances.

Support financial planning through payroll and labor analysis.

Audit & Internal Controls

Execute audit procedures across key financial statement areas.

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Support internal and external audit activities.

Evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement.

Strengthen accounting policies and financial governance.

Ensure accounting processes remain audit-ready.

Financial Analysis & Process Improvement

Analyze financial data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities.

Recommend improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Help build scalable accounting processes to support business growth.

Partner with leadership on special accounting and finance initiatives.

Support continuous improvement across accounting operations.

What Success Looks Like

Month-end close completed accurately and on time.

Reliable, GAAP-compliant financial statements.

Strong general ledger accuracy and reconciliations.

Effective internal controls and audit readiness.

Improved accounting processes that support company growth.

Leadership receives timely, accurate financial insights.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You enjoy owning accounting processes from start to finish.

You naturally investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.

You thrive in fast-growing, multi-entity organizations.

You maintain exceptional attention to detail.

You’re proactive, analytical, and process-driven.

You communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in

Accounting

Finance

Related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Proven ownership of the full month-end close process.

Experience in multi-location or multi-entity accounting environments.

Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Experience preparing

Financial statements

P&L reporting

Strong experience with

General ledger management

Bank reconciliations

Balance sheet reconciliations

Accounts receivable

Payroll analysis

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

2–4 years of public accounting or external audit experience.

Experience supporting internal and external audits.

Experience strengthening accounting controls and financial processes.

Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth organizations.

Industry experience in

Home Services

Plumbing

HVAC

Construction

Field Services

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Review month-end close progress across multiple entities.

Prepare and review financial statements and reconciliations.

Analyze payroll reports and labor costs.

Investigate accounting discrepancies and resolve issues.

Support audit requests and maintain compliance documentation.

Evaluate internal controls and identify process improvements.

Collaborate with finance leadership on strategic accounting initiatives.

Deliver financial insights that support operational decision-making.

In short

You’ll lead accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and build scalable accounting processes that support the company’s continued growth.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

Month-End Close Accuracy & Timeliness

Financial Statement Accuracy

General Ledger & Reconciliation Accuracy

Accounts Receivable Performance

Payroll Analysis Accuracy

Audit Readiness & Compliance

Internal Control Effectiveness

Process Improvement Initiatives

Financial Reporting Timeliness

Why This Role Stands Out

High visibility with executive finance leadership.

Opportunity to help build a private equity-ready accounting organization.

Significant ownership across accounting operations and financial reporting.

Exposure to multi-entity accounting in a rapidly growing business.

Fully remote role with long-term growth opportunities.

Career progression into

Corporate Accounting Manager

Assistant Controller

Controller

Director of Accounting

Interview Process

Application Review

Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes)

Client Interview

Offer & Onboarding

What Happens After You Apply

After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record a short 3–5 minute Intro Video . This is the first step in our hiring process and can be completed whenever it’s convenient for you.

Instead of multiple initial screening calls, you’ll have one opportunity to introduce yourself, discuss your experience managing month-end close, multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, QuickBooks Online, reconciliations, and process improvements. You’ll also have the opportunity to share examples of how you’ve strengthened accounting controls and improved financial accuracy. Your video will be reviewed by the hiring team before moving to the client interview.

You can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it—only your final version will be reviewed.

Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation after applying.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about accounting leadership, enjoy improving financial processes, and want to help build a scalable, high-performing finance function, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and play a key role in supporting the growth of a rapidly expanding organization.