Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is the functional lead of the accounting department operating under the HC Family Companies umbrella. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting functions - including financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, and collections - while ensuring each area is staffed, trained, and executing accurately and on time.

This person reports directly to the CFO and ownership group and is expected to bring structure, accountability, and financial clarity to a fast-growing operation. The role requires both the technical depth to own the books and the leadership capability to build and manage a small, efficient accounting team.

The right candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, communicates financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders, and takes personal ownership of the accuracy and timeliness of all accounting outputs.

Team Leadership & Department Management

This role is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day accounting team. Leadership is not optional - it is a core expectation of the position.

Purchasing & Vendor Payments

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Cash Management & Working Capital

Technical Accounting & Internal Controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

Audit, Compliance & Investor Readiness

Systems & Process Improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a role with direct team or function oversight.
• CPA license or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and its practical application in a manufacturing, distribution, or service environment.
• Experience owning a full monthly close cycle independently.
• Hands-on experience with AR, AP, collections, and vendor management - not just oversight.
• Proficiency and understanding of ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong Excel skills - comfortable building reconciliation models, aging schedules, and cash flow projections.
• Clear, direct communicator - able to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders including CFO and ownership.

Preferred

• Familiarity with cost accounting, inventory valuation, or production cost structures.
• Track record of building or improving accounting teams and processes.
• Experience working directly with ownership or executive leadership in a small-to-mid-size business.
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and self-direction is required.

What Success Looks Like - First 90 Days

• Month-end close completed accurately and on time each period - no exceptions.
• All balance sheet accounts reconciled and documented within 30 days of start.
• AR aging reviewed and collections outreach initiated on all overdue accounts within 2 weeks.
• Team evaluated - clear picture of who is performing, who needs development, and what gaps exist.
• Vendor balances and payment workflows audited; any discrepancies or missing controls addressed.
• Weekly cash reporting cadence established and running.
• Invoice error or issues identified and resolved in coordination with sales and ops.
• Internal controls assessment complete; gaps documented and improvement plan in place.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Final compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and fit.