Lead Accountant

Responsibilities

• As a leader of our accounting team, you'll play a critical role in high-impact work.
• Serve as a financial expert for company leaders on topics ranging from transportation costs to R&D investment
• Lead the accounting team through full business cycles, such as month-end close, budget and forecast updates, or the annual audit.
• Own cash reconciliation and reporting, including daily balancing, long-term forecasts, and weekly and monthly reporting.
• Prepare and review high-level financial statements and reports
• Create clear, actionable reports that inform decision-making
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Accounting teammates
• Shape the future of finance in a modernizing industrial supply business

Requirements

• We are seeking bright, curious, and ambitious individuals eager to make an impact. Ideal candidates have:
• CPA license
• 10+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting
• Subject matter expertise in accounting fundamentals and advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex or ambiguous data
• Experience leading full accounting cycles
• Demonstrated ability to develop teammates
• Experience with SQL preferred
• Cash Compensation
• Total cash compensation generally starts at $231,000 and includes profit sharing based on company profitability.
• Additional Benefits
• Growth & Learning
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Informal and formal mentorship
• Employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing
• Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
• Inclusive, all-gender benefits
• Family & Future
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• First-time home buyer assistance
• Industry leading company-funded retirement accounts
• Time Off
• Paid time off for vacation and personal time
• For more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit: https://www.mcmaster.com/careers
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.
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