Senior Accounting Manager

🏢 Pavago · all 248 jobs
📍 South Africa
📅 Posted Sep 13, 2026 · via Himalayas
🏷 Accounting Manager, Accounting Leadership, Financial Reporting, Month End Closing, Accounting Operations, Senior Accounting Management +1 more
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Senior Accounting Manager – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role

At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and accounting operations across multiple business entities for one of the fastest-growing plumbing and home services companies in the United States.

This is not a transactional accounting role.

You’ll own the month-end close process, maintain accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and help build a scalable, private equity-ready accounting infrastructure as the company grows from $20M+ to $50M+ in annual revenue .

Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting , you’ll work across multiple entities, partnering with finance leadership to improve accounting processes, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and deliver reliable financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with process improvement and operational ownership, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Financial Close & Reporting

- Own and manage the month-end close process across multiple business entities and locations.

- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules.

- Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting by business unit.

- Review financial performance and investigate significant variances.

- Ensure financial records comply with U.S. GAAP standards.

- Deliver reliable financial reporting to leadership.

General Ledger & Reconciliations

- Perform and review:

- Bank reconciliations

- Credit card reconciliations

- Balance sheet reconciliations

- Complete balance sheet tie-outs and supporting schedules.

- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts.

- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.

Accounts Receivable & Payroll Analysis

- Oversee accounts receivable processes and aging reports.

- Monitor outstanding balances and collections.

- Review weekly multi-location payroll reports.

- Analyze payroll trends, labor costs, and financial variances.

- Support financial planning through payroll and labor analysis.

Audit & Internal Controls

- Execute audit procedures across key financial statement areas.

- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

- Support internal and external audit activities.

- Evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement.

- Strengthen accounting policies and financial governance.

- Ensure accounting processes remain audit-ready.

Financial Analysis & Process Improvement

- Analyze financial data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities.

- Recommend improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

- Help build scalable accounting processes to support business growth.

- Partner with leadership on special accounting and finance initiatives.

- Support continuous improvement across accounting operations.

What Success Looks Like

- Month-end close completed accurately and on time.

- Reliable, GAAP-compliant financial statements.

- Strong general ledger accuracy and reconciliations.

- Effective internal controls and audit readiness.

- Improved accounting processes that support company growth.

- Leadership receives timely, accurate financial insights.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

- You enjoy owning accounting processes from start to finish.

- You naturally investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.

- You thrive in fast-growing, multi-entity organizations.

- You maintain exceptional attention to detail.

- You’re proactive, analytical, and process-driven.

- You communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills
Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in:

- Accounting

- Finance

- Related field

- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

- Proven ownership of the full month-end clo

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