Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Greater Nashville, TN (Hybrid)

Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution

Compensation: $135K to $155K base plus a 10% annual bonus and benefits

The Opportunity

Synergy Search is conducting a confidential search for an Accounting Manager on behalf of a private equity backed product company with a portfolio of established brands. You will own the close and consolidation, lead a small team, and help modernize how accounting gets done with AI and better systems.

If you are a hands on leader who likes raising the bar on close quality and speed, this is the seat.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Real ownership. You run the close and consolidation end to end, including international entities.

• Leadership visibility. You prepare reporting for executive leadership and the Board.

• AI forward. The company is investing in AI and automation, and this role helps lead it within accounting.

• Room to grow. A clear path toward larger roles for a CPA who delivers.

• Flexibility. Hybrid schedule with two remote days each week.

What You Will Own

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year end close, including consolidation

• Handle the most complex, judgment heavy accounting areas

• Review reconciliations, team deliverables, and analytics on results

• Prepare financial reporting and debt covenant compliance

• Research and document technical matters such as revenue recognition, inventory, and leases

• Coordinate with external audit and tax providers

• Use AI and finance systems to improve efficiency and controls

• Coach and develop a team of senior accountants

What You Need

• Bachelor's in Accounting

• CPA strongly preferred, or committed to earning it

• 5 to 12+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Audit foundation at a Big Four or national firm, followed by a move into industry

• Product industry experience: manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or retail

• Direct ownership of the close, including consolidation with international entities

• Experience leading and developing accountants

• Strong US GAAP fundamentals: revenue recognition, inventory, leases, and debt reporting

• Real, hands on use of AI tools to automate work and drive process improvement

What Sets You Apart

• Inventory accounting depth

• Large ERP experience, plus FP&A, reporting, BI, or sales tax tools

• Private equity backed background

• MBA or MAcc is a plus.