Accounting Manager at Big Top Manufacturing, LLC

Perry, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, GAAP, ERP, MRP, Financial Reporting, Cash Management, Inventory Management, Cost Accounting, Audit Compliance, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Job Costing, Month-End Close

Industry

Construction

Description

Description For over four decades, Big Top has manufactured and installed high-performance fabric structures in the United States, delivering American-made quality, innovation, and reliability. We don’t just build shelters—we engineer solutions that optimize operations, safeguard assets, and provide a competitive edge for companies worldwide. With the support and financial backing of Altamont Capital Partners, Big Top is in an exciting phase of growth, expansion, and innovation. The Accounting Manager will lead daily accounting operations and month-end close for Big Top Manufacturing. This role bridges finance and operations, ensuring accuracy across the general ledger, inventory, and project accounting while strengthening processes as the company scales. This position reports to the Controller and is located on-site in our Perry, Florida office. Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees accounting team performance and workflow, fostering accuracy, accountability, and growth within the function. FLSA Classification: Exempt Requirements Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Month-End Close & Reporting Own the month-end close process: prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Analyze results and variances; prepare monthly financial reporting packages. Ensure proper cutoff for revenue and expenses (prepaids, accruals, and job costs) AP, AR, and Cash Management Oversee AP and AR processing, ensuring accuracy, coding integrity, and alignment with GAAP. Support weekly cash forecasting and working capital analysis (DSO, DPO, inventory turns). Strengthen vendor and customer billing processes with improved documentation and timing control. Inventory & Cost Accounting Partner with production to reconcile physical inventory counts, material flows, and cost of goods sold. Validate inventory adjustments and prepaid job costs; investigate anomalies and implement process improvements. Support margin analysis and job costing consistency across production and install operations. Compliance & Audit Maintain documentation for external auditors, including reconciliations and support schedules. Ensure internal controls are followed and continuously improved. Support annual filings (e.g., foreign LLC registrations, good standing certificates) and tax compliance. Required Skills & Abilities: Experience working with an ERP/MRP system required Current expertise in: MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required) Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close best practices Proven ability to analyze and improve accounting processes High attention to detail with the ability to communicate findings clearly to both accounting and non-accounting audiences. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; MBA a plus. 5+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing, job-cost, or project-based environments. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential a plus. Physical Demands: Must be able to accurately exchange information with customers, co-workers, management, and vendors. Occasionally moves files and boxes of records weighing up to 20 lbs. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as copiers, printers, and telephones. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time. At Big Top, our actions are guided by a strong set of core values; a pursuit of excellence, a commitment to teamwork, a sense of ownership and a focus on being solution oriented. We believe each team member plays an important role in helping us achieve our shared goals and we are continuously striving to build a workplace where employees are empowered to contribute in new ways. After 60 days, employees are provided with health, dental and vision insurance at no cost – the premiums are 100% employer-paid! Other benefits include 401(k) with company match, free short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous vacation allowance to support work-life balance and employee wellbeing. Big Top Manufacturing, LLC does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department. Drug-Free Workplace. Big Top is headquartered in Perry, Florida, about 50 miles outside of Tallahassee. Located along Florida's Nature Coast, Perry offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. Learn more about Perry by visiting https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/north-central/perry/.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will lead daily accounting operations and month-end close, ensuring accuracy across the general ledger, inventory, and project accounting. This role also involves overseeing the accounting team and strengthening processes as the company scales.