Accounting Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to own and elevate our accounting function. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financials, leading the month-end close process, and building scalable systems that support a growing landscape, retail, & wholesale  operation.

This is not a passive reporting role, but rather a key position within our company to take leadership by bringing clarity to the numbers, improve processes and lead a small but strong team. This position will work closely with the owners and all leadership to make sure we are aligned with finical goals and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accuracy & Close

• Own and execute monthly close process(target: ≤10 business days)
• Ensure all transactions are accurate, reconciled, and complete
• Review and approve:
  • Journal entries
  • Bank/credit card reconciliations
  • AP/AR activity
• Clean up and maintain integrity of the general ledger

     2. Reporting & Insights

• Produce monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Identify and explain variances vs prior periods and targets
• Deliver clear, actionable insights to ownership (not just reports)
• Build simple dashboards for:
  • Gross margin
  • Labor efficiency
  • Net profitability

     3. Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify inefficiencies and implement better workflows
• Strengthen internal controls and accountability
• Standardize procedures across:
  • Job costing
  • Expense tracking
  • Revenue recognition
• Ensure accounting processes can scale with growth

     4. Team Oversight

• Supervise and support existing bookkeeping/accounting staff
• Review work for accuracy and completeness
• Train team members on improved processes and expectations
• Establish accountability and performance standards

     5. Budgeting & Cash Visibility

• Assist ownership with budget development and tracking
• Provide cash flow visibility and short-term forecasting
• Help identify risks and opportunities proactively

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of accounting experience (construction, landscape, or multi-division business preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Accrual accounting
  • Job costing
  • Financial statements
• Experience owning month-end close independently
• High proficiency in accounting QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Excel/Google Sheets
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of recent, hands-on experience

Preferred:

• Ability to evaluate, streamline, and improve accounting processes while rebuilding and implementing accounting systems as needed
• Background in a growing small-to-mid-size business ($5M–$20M revenue)
• CPA or advanced accounting training (not required if experience is strong)

What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables)

• Ownership mindset– you take responsibility and solve problems
• Detail-oriented but not small-minded– you see both accuracy and the big picture
• Process builder– you don’t tolerate inefficiency
• Clear communicator– can explain financials in plain English
• High accountability– you follow through and expect the same from others

Compensation

• Salary +  Performance-based bonus: $70,000 – $90,000, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus tied to:
  • Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
  • Improvements in financial visibility
  • Company profitability metrics

Why This Role Matters

This position is critical to the future of Brownswood. The right person will:

• Bring clarity and confidence to financial decision-making
• Help improve profitability through better visibility and control
• Build systems that support long-term growth