Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to add to our fast-growing team All Around Children, where you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the growth and success of a family-owned and operated childcare business with a great work-life balance but also access to growth opportunities as the company rapidly expands.

As this is the first official accounting/finance hire, this role will have significant room to design and construct processes with plenty of support and independence from the owners. In addition, this role has the flexibility to be/grow into a controller or more senior accounting/finance role as the business grows.

This role is on-site and full-time, but may be an option for a part-time or reduced hours role if desired by the candidate.

Who We Are

All Around Children is a family-owned and operated childcare business that has been providing high quality care and education to children since 2008. With 10 state-of-the-art learning centers distributed throughout NE Ohio, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and educational environment for children and making a meaningful improvement to the quality of the education available to all families in our communities. We pride ourselves on a culture that prioritizes work-life balance, impactful work, opportunities to grow in roles, autonomy, and a management team eager for improvement ideas.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing our financial processes, including managing revenue and expense reconciliations, contributing to financial reporting, and ensuring seamless coordination across expense, accounting, and payroll systems to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.

We're looking for someone with a solid foundation in accounting and finance, who brings strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and projects smoothly. Effective communication with team members and stakeholders is also vital.

As we prepare to shift from cash to accrual basis accounting, this position will be essential in guiding our accounting practices through that transition. The ideal candidate will excel in addressing accounting challenges, such as managing cross-entity transactions, cost allocation, and the preparation of financial statements in alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Own all accounting and financial reporting processes in our newly implemented system accounting system (Gravity)
• Oversee expense management platform processes, ensure school directors and bookkeepers following documentation and categorization rules
• Oversee accounts payable processes
• Perform periodic allocation/costing analyses and adjustments (allocated certain shared costs across each school entity)
• Define and manage monthly close process: import payroll and credit card expenses to accounting platform, perform bank reconciliation (no strict/tight close deadlines)
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, report variances, and prepare financial statements.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Transition accounting practices from cash basis to accrual basis within the next few years.
• Implement and maintain a system of internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial data and protect the company's assets.
• Liaise with our CPA firm for year-end tax filings
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
• Willingness to learn our new accounting platform (Gravity)
• Strong knowledge of cash accounting principles, as well as accrual/US GAAP
• Experience with multi-entity accounting
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the childcare industry is a plus but not required

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Financial and Retirement Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with up to 3% Company Match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave
• No Weekend Work
• One-Hour Lunch Breaks

Workplace Perks:

• Heavily Discounted Child Care (5-star rated childcare offered on-site)
• Referral Bonus Program (New Family & Staff Referrals)
• Complimentary Company Apparel
• Free Coffee, Tea, and Snacks
• Bright and Inviting Facility, with Dedicated Staff Break Areas