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

1. Application Review
2. Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes)
3. Client Interview
4. 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.