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