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Independence Pet Group · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Accounting

United States; Ohio

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of modern pet health brands and services. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to own the general ledger and financial reporting, drive the month-end close, and supervise a Senior Accountant while implementing robust controls and reconciliation frameworks.

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Responsibilities

Lead the monthly/quarterly close; deliver timely, accurate financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting schedules

Own the chart of accounts, GL integrity, journal entry policy, and subledger tie‑outs

Build and operationalize a standardized balance sheet reconciliation program (ownership, frequency, quality criteria, certifications)

Design and roll out internal controls across key cycles (cash, premium/commission revenue, claims, AP/expenses); document policies and procedures

Prepare PBCs, manage auditor requests, and drive audit readiness; coordinate with the holding company/controller on consolidation and policy alignment

Supervise, coach, and develop a Senior Accountant; set clear goals, quality bars, and timelines; support hiring as the team scales

Manage the close calendar and playbook; eliminate manual work, introduce automation, and measurable SLAs

Partner with Finance Systems/IT on ERP enhancements or migrations; lead UAT and cutover for accounting-owned processes

Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Claims/Billing, and Treasury on upstream data quality and downstream reporting

Communicate risk areas, remediation plans, and progress to leadership

Qualification

CPAUS GAAPERP proficiencyFinancial reportingAudit ownershipPrioritizationLeadershipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

8–10+ years of experience as a Senior Accounting Manager, with multi-entity close leadership, control design/implementation, audit ownership, and 3+ years managing/developing talent

Proven success building accounting processes in high‑growth, PE‑backed or transformation environments

Strong command of US GAAP

Insurance/financial services exposure (premium/commission revenue, claims/payables) is a plus

ERP proficiency (e.g., NetSuite, D365, GP)

Advanced Excel/PowerQuery

Exceptional ownership, communication, and prioritization skills

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with significant room for improvement and maturation

Builder's mindset (design → implement → scale), bias for action, control orientation, and continuous improvement

Clarity in communication—able to convert accounting detail into crisp narratives and action plans

Leadership & coaching—sets standards, gives timely feedback, and develops people

Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures