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Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing

Brookfield, WI · Posted November 4, 2026

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About the job

Accounting Manager

Salary: $125,000–$140,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:

Join a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its revenue and continues to invest in future growth

Gain significant visibility and work closely with the CFO, VP of Accounting, executive leadership, and private equity partners

Take an active role in strengthening accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as the company continues to scale

Make an immediate impact by improving the month-end close, cash forecasting, and overall accounting processes

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while helping shape the future structure of the department

Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas and process improvements are encouraged

Gain exposure to acquisitions, integrations, consolidations, and other strategic initiatives

Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager:

Oversee the month-end close process and ensure financial results are completed accurately and within established deadlines

Manage cash flow and liquidity planning, including preparation and maintenance of a rolling 13-week cash forecast

Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting account analyses

Provide leadership and oversight to accounting personnel, including accounts payable and general accounting team members

Support the preparation of accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting

Coordinate audit requirements and assist with year-end and other financial reporting activities

Oversee and support accounting activities related to consolidations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and lease accounting

Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in month-end close and financial reporting

Previous experience leading, managing, and developing accounting team members

Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and cash management

Experience working in a growing, fast-paced, or evolving organization preferred

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