Senior Accounting Manager
Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Full Time
10 hours ago
Key skills
CLeadershipCommunicationSales
About this role
Build Your Career Where You Matter
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.
Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Senior Accounting Manager:
This position will have oversight of the Company’s accounting function and 2-3 employees directly reporting to this position. This position will be instrumental in day-to-day accounting activities. This position will work closely with the Corporate Controller in maintaining the Company’s financial records and implementing appropriate controls.
Essential Functions
• Coordinate daily and monthly accounting activities, as well as all aspects of month and year-end close
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger
• Develop methodologies for recurring journal entries including booking of payroll and benefit costs and reserve calculations
• Lead the consolidation of financial information from acquisitions into parent financial system
• Coordinate weekly cycle counting and reporting as well as annual physical inventory counts; oversee reconciliation of physical inventory accounting activities
• Review bank reconciliations monthly
• Compile and post monthly journal entries
• Verify support schedules to general ledger control accounts; reconcile balance sheet accounts and review sales, cost of goods sold, and expense accounts for accuracy and make corrections as needed
• Substantiate financial transactions and reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information and supporting documents
• Prepare monthly financial management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including comparisons to budget
• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Maintain annual budget files and assist in budget preparation
• Direct, monitor and evaluate the activities and performance of accounting personnel; provide back up of all positions as needed and revise procedures as required
• Work with division accounting personnel to implement best practices and monitor processes and procedures
• Monitor company-wide compliance with internal accounting policies
• Ensure that accounting processes used within the Company meet GAAP requirements
• Assist external auditors as required
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting guidance and regulations
• Assist Corporate Controller with a variety of other tasks/projects as necessary
• This position may require occasional travel – less than 10% of the time
Minimum Qualifications
• CPA
• Minimum of seven (7) years general accounting experience required
• Two to four (2-4) years public accounting experience preferred
• Experience dealing with inventory preferred
• Experience with opening balance sheet / purchase accounting preferred
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial disciplines
• Experience in the construction industry preferred
• Advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with proven ability to recruit, train and motivate personnel
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of management, co-workers and subordinates
• Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Attention to detail required, must be a self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.
Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Senior Accounting Manager:
This position will have oversight of the Company’s accounting function and 2-3 employees directly reporting to this position. This position will be instrumental in day-to-day accounting activities. This position will work closely with the Corporate Controller in maintaining the Company’s financial records and implementing appropriate controls.
Essential Functions
• Coordinate daily and monthly accounting activities, as well as all aspects of month and year-end close
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger
• Develop methodologies for recurring journal entries including booking of payroll and benefit costs and reserve calculations
• Lead the consolidation of financial information from acquisitions into parent financial system
• Coordinate weekly cycle counting and reporting as well as annual physical inventory counts; oversee reconciliation of physical inventory accounting activities
• Review bank reconciliations monthly
• Compile and post monthly journal entries
• Verify support schedules to general ledger control accounts; reconcile balance sheet accounts and review sales, cost of goods sold, and expense accounts for accuracy and make corrections as needed
• Substantiate financial transactions and reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information and supporting documents
• Prepare monthly financial management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including comparisons to budget
• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Maintain annual budget files and assist in budget preparation
• Direct, monitor and evaluate the activities and performance of accounting personnel; provide back up of all positions as needed and revise procedures as required
• Work with division accounting personnel to implement best practices and monitor processes and procedures
• Monitor company-wide compliance with internal accounting policies
• Ensure that accounting processes used within the Company meet GAAP requirements
• Assist external auditors as required
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting guidance and regulations
• Assist Corporate Controller with a variety of other tasks/projects as necessary
• This position may require occasional travel – less than 10% of the time
Minimum Qualifications
• CPA
• Minimum of seven (7) years general accounting experience required
• Two to four (2-4) years public accounting experience preferred
• Experience dealing with inventory preferred
• Experience with opening balance sheet / purchase accounting preferred
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Knowledge and experience in accounting and financial disciplines
• Experience in the construction industry preferred
• Advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Well-developed participatory management and administrative skills, with proven ability to recruit, train and motivate personnel
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of management, co-workers and subordinates
• Well organized with strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Attention to detail required, must be a self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.