Job Description
Description:
HC Family Companies $85,000- $105,000 Salary (depending on experience) Full-Time, Monday-Friday Position Summary The Senior Accountant is the functional lead of the accounting department operating under the HC Family Companies umbrella. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day accounting functions—including financial reporting, AR/AP, invoicing, and collections—while ensuring the team is structured, trained, and executing accurately. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who brings structure and financial clarity to a fast-growing operation, possesses the technical depth to own the books, and can effectively communicate financial insights to executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Direct and mentor accounting staff handling purchasing, vendor payments, AR/AP, invoicing, and collections. Evaluate team capabilities, delegate tasks effectively, and establish standardized workflows. Cultivate a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous development. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Lead the monthly close process efficiently, preparing all journal entries, accruals, and deferrals. Produce accurate monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with clear variance analysis. Own all balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with GAAP. Transactional Oversight (AR/AP & Purchasing) Manage the full AR/AP lifecycle, optimizing invoicing accuracy and coordinating with sales/operations to eliminate billing gaps. Proactively manage the AR aging schedule and drive professional, persistent collection efforts. Oversee purchasing workflows to ensure proper authorization, coding, and alignment with cash flow. Cash & Working Capital Management Maintain weekly cash reporting and develop short-term cash flow forecasts (18-month horizon). Monitor working capital trends, inventory valuation, and liquidity risks. Internal Controls, Compliance & Systems Design and enforce internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval workflows. Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, lender reviews, and tax compliance. Maintain the integrity of the accounting system and continuously optimize processes to reduce manual efforts. Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience:
4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years of direct team or function oversight. Licensure:
CPA license or active CPA candidacy is strongly preferred. Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in GAAP, ERP/accounting systems, and advanced Excel (reconciliation models, cash flow projections). Industry Context:
Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or production cost structures in a fast-moving, mid-sized business environment is preferred. Soft Skills:
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders. First 90-Day Success Metrics Deliver accurate, timely month-end closes and complete all balance sheet reconciliations. Audit and optimize the AR aging schedule, initiating critical collections outreach. Evaluate staff capabilities, identify operational gaps, and establish a weekly cash reporting cadence. Assess internal controls and deliver a documented process improvement plan. Benefits Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please note selected candidates will be subject to an MVR & criminal background check. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
