Accounting associate Jobs in Lansing, MI

Accounting Manager

Lansing, MI

Are you ready to transform accounting from a reactive to a strategic function?

Can you provide actionable financial insights that influence key business decisions?

Are you motivated by the challenge of managing accounting for diverse business entities?

Do you thrive in a high-impact role where you can drive financial strategy and growth?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

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We are hiring on behalf of a growing professional services organization that operates across multiple areas of business and client service. The organization is focused on delivering high-quality support, improving internal operations, and building scalable systems that allow leadership to make stronger financial and strategic decisions.

The Accounting Manager role is an opportunity to lead and elevate accounting operations across a multi-entity environment. This role will support leadership by delivering accurate financial reporting, improving operational discipline, strengthening accounting processes, and translating financial data into clear insights that drive growth, profitability, and long-term business health.

What you'll do:

• Accounting Leadership: Manage day-to-day accounting operations across multiple business entities, ensuring payroll, payables, receivables, cash tracking, and related accounting functions are handled accurately and efficiently.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure the production of clean, consistent financial reports and provide monthly insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify profitability trends, cost-saving opportunities, operational risks, and areas for improved financial performance.
• Forecasting and Planning: Support forecasting efforts and improve financial planning processes to give leadership stronger visibility into cash flow, revenue, expenses, and future business needs.
• KPI and Metrics Development: Develop and maintain KPI frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making.
• Team Management: Supervise and support accounting team members or external accounting resources, ensuring work is completed accurately, timely, and in alignment with company standards.
• System Improvements: Optimize accounting processes, improve internal controls, strengthen month-end close procedures, and identify ways to reduce manual work, errors, and inefficiencies.

What we're looking for:

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Experience Required: 35 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory experience favored.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks and expert-level Excel capabilities are essential for success.
• Analytical Ability: Strong skillset in financial analysis, cost accounting, and profitability assessments is expected.
• Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to manage a team and drive change through strategic financial insights.
• Mindset: A proactive, outcomes-driven approach with an ownership mentality is key to thriving in this role.
• KPI Focus: Ability to develop and track performance metrics to foster a results-oriented culture within the firm.

Why you should work here:

• Growth Potential: Work in a role primed for personal and professional growth with a clear path to director-level responsibilities.
• Leadership Exposure: Work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to financial strategy, operational improvements, and business planning.
• Multi-Entity Experience: Gain valuable experience managing accounting across a growing and evolving business environment.
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative team environment where your insights and initiatives are valued and encouraged.

Additional perks:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plan available to all employees.
• Retirement Plan: Access to the firm's 401(k) with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy to support work-life balance.
• Flexible Scheduling: Some hybrid flexibility available post-initial ramp period (approx. 90 days).

Join as an Accounting Manager and become a pivotal player in transforming the firm's financial landscape. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge strategy and execution, making a tangible impact on the firm's success and growth. If you're ready to tackle this exciting challenge, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding journey with us.