Accounting Manager

Meet Leaf Home, the leading provider of technology-driven home solutions that is on a mission to make homeownership easy. With more than 50% of consumers worried about the cost and effort of home maintenance, we focus on delivering remarkable, end-to-end experiences. Trusted by more than 1 million homeowners across the US and Canada, Leaf Home is America’s largest direct-to-consumer full-service provider of branded home services and products. Leaf Home and its products, including the patented LeafFilter gutter protection system, have earned numerous awards and recognition from Good Housekeeping, Qualified Remodeler, Angi, Consumer Reports, This Old House, and other consumer review platforms.

Powered by people, Leaf Home's innovative products and services are delivered with convenience, trust, and quality via 200+ regional sales and installation offices along with comprehensive field support offices in New York and Hudson, Ohio. We believe we win together. Leaf Home has been consistently named one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc 5000 and recognized as a top employer nationally. The benefits of working at Leaf Home are wide-ranging and include: 

Industry-best compensation packages | Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance | 401k with company match | Paid Time Off including paid parental leave | Individualized career development programs | On-demand lunch program | Childcare assistance | Free gym membership | Employee assistance programs, including legal, financial planning, and counseling | Employee discount marketplace | Employee Resource Groups such as VetConnect, DEI Committee, Women’s Committee

Apply today and together we will unlock millions of customers' dream homes and your dream career at Leaf Home.

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees our financial accounting activities and reporting functions. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. In addition to managing day-to-day accounting operations, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for financial reporting and collaborating on various projects as they arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department in the assigned area.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including general ledger accounts, financial statements, and other reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies or irregularities and resolve them promptly.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit process and provide necessary support and documentation.
• Interpret financial data and provide insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and standards and ensure compliance in financial reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various projects requiring financial expertise.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to support project planning and execution.
• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned, such as system implementations, process improvements, or financial modeling initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to ensure objectives are met within established timelines and budgets.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members to ensure high performance and job satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of proven experience in accounting roles.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
• Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without “dropping the ball.”
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment and have a “roll up your sleeves” and “win every day” mentality.
• Hold oneself accountable and responsible while being self-driven in accomplishing goals.
• Detail-oriented and can focus on the task at hand by finding the most efficient and effective pathway to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels to communicate with internal and external stakeholders articulately.
• Ability to logically connect ideas, scrutinize and evaluate arguments, find inconsistencies and errors in work, solve complex problems, and engage in reflection.
• Ability to provide timely and empathetic service through all communication channels keeping peer and customer needs first.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Access).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications:

• CPA designation.
• Public accounting experience with a Big4 or a large regional firm.

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required. 

Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:

• Additional hours may be required (exempt positions). 

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment.
• Performs indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create an environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leaf Home will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical/mental disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law). 

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement and Contact

Leaf Home is committed to honoring the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to adarecruiting@leafhome.com.