Advantive · 1 hour ago
Accounting Manager
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAdvantive is a high-growth, global software company focused on the manufacturing and distribution sectors. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the month-end close process and improve accounting operations, while partnering closely with the Controller and Director of Accounting.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)SaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day execution of the month-end close for assigned areas
Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules
Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely, well-documented resolution of reconciling items
Perform month-over-month variance analysis and clearly communicate key drivers to leadership
Enforce the close calendar while maintaining strong documentation and internal control discipline
Act as a primary point of contact for audit support, including PBCs, schedules, and explanations
Take ownership of close-related processes and deliverables—this role is expected to run things, not wait for direction
Improve consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of reconciliations and reporting
Identify process gaps, propose pragmatic solutions, and implement repeatable improvements
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, RevOps, and Business Sys to resolve data issues and improve reporting reliability
Help mature the accounting function as the company scales through acquisitions
Work confidently in ERP and finance systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred)
Partner with teams using Salesforce and related systems to ensure accurate financial inputs
Leverage technology—including AI tools where appropriate—to accelerate analysis and documentation, while maintaining strong controls and validation
Support onboarding of acquired businesses into standard close and reconciliation processes
Assist with trial balance mapping, process standardization, and close readiness using established templates
Participate in integration project meetings and help track accounting deliverables
Over time, develop confidence operating within a repeatable integration playbook
Manage and develop at least one direct report
Set priorities, review work for quality and completeness, and coach on close discipline
Build accountability, predictability, and pride of ownership within the team
Qualification
Required
4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience (Staff → Senior → Manager track)
Strong grounding in core accounting and month-end close mechanics: Journal entries, Balance sheet reconciliations, Flux / variance analysis
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines consistently in fast-paced environments
High attention to detail with strong judgment on when and how to escalate issues
Comfortable working in ERP systems and learning new tools quickly
Advanced Excel skills
Preferred
CPA and/or Master's in Accounting
NetSuite experience
Exposure to Salesforce or revenue systems
Experience working in PE-backed, SaaS, or acquisitive environments
Prior experience supporting process standardization, system transitions, or integrations (formal M&A experience not required)
Company
Advantive
Advantive provides software solutions for specialty manufacturers and wholesale distributors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Benoit de la Tour
Chief Executive Officer
Andries Hanekom
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-19
Mergers & Acquisitions
2025-07-22
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