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Purchasing Power is hiring a Manager, Accounting to lead day-to-day close operations and develop our accounting team as we grow as a public company. Reporting to the Controller, this role owns the general ledger close, oversees a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, drives SOX compliance, and champions the AI-enabled process transformation needed to meet the demands of a publicly traded organization.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON:

• Manages the full end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP, including the close calendar, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and consolidation (including foreign currency re-measurement, translation, and allocations).

• Directly manage, mentor and develop accounting staff through structured onboarding, technical training, and goal-setting, while providing ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and clear communication of policies - fostering a culture of accountability, strong morale, and continuous growth.

• Reviews and approves flux/variance analyses with insightful commentary for senior management, and contributes to monthly and quarterly Controller slide decks.

• Supports preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), including financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and work with IA to update key controls as necessary.

• Leads initiatives to improve financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes, and monitors ongoing opportunities to enhance financial and operational workflows.

• Drives adoption of AI-powered accounting and workflow automation tools, and develops a near-term technology roadmap for the accounting function in partnership with Accounting leadership.

• Collect business requirements and apply financial concepts to translate them into solution design and proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures.

• Partners with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment on business impacts.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's or MBA a plus.

• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years in a publicly traded (SEC-reporting) environment.

• 3+ years of direct people management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting staff.

• 3+ years of SOX 404 compliance experience, including ICFR design, RCM ownership, and external auditor management.

• Proven experience supporting SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and managing accelerated filing deadlines.

• Large ERP experience required (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar). Workday preferred.

• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with close management platforms (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast) a plus.

• Demonstrated experience with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation, or data analytics platforms preferred.

• High degree of integrity in handling MNPI consistent with public company disclosure obligations.

• CPA required; Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred.

WHY THIS ROLE IS UNIQUE:

• We act with intensity, urgency, and a passion for supporting our customers and growing our business. We strive for excellence.

• We hold ourselves accountable and expect it of each other. We attack problems with a positive "can do" attitude. We do what we say we'll do.

• We deliver as one team, working together with integrity, respect, trust, transparency, and fun. We are better because we work here.

• We believe our unique diversity and authenticity makes us a better company, allows us to be our best selves and is a competitive advantage.

• We exhibit innate curiosity and creativity to innovate and reimagine how things can be done. We ask, is there a better way?

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hybrid work schedule - 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

• Please note: Our office location is expected to transition from the Paces Ferry office to our Atlantic Station office. Timing is currently TBD

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Generous PTO

• Career Development Opportunities

• Employee Purchase Program