Accounting Manager

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the company's accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations across multiple locations. This position will be responsible for managing and developing the AP/AR team, maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing cash management activities, and ensuring the timely completion of monthly close responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting, hands-on operational experience, and the leadership skills necessary to support a growing, multi-location manufacturing organization.

In addition to day-to-day accounting operations, the Accounting Manager will play a key role in driving process improvements, standardizing procedures, and strengthening financial controls across the organization. This individual will partner closely with the Corporate Controller and other internal stakeholders to support audits, lender requests, cash flow visibility, and overall operational efficiency. Success in this role will require a proactive, hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective teams and scalable accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee AP and AR functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, billing, cash application, collections, customer deductions, and reconciliations.
• Lead, train, and develop the AP and AR team.
• Process vendor and customer invoices.
• Assist with cash management and treasury activities as needed.
• Maintain payment controls for wires, ACH, and checks.
• Complete AP, AR, and cash close tasks on schedule.
• Support audits and lender requests.
• Improve and standardize processes across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience in AP and AR; cash management experience a plus.
• Multi-location manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with big-box retail customers, including deductions, chargebacks, and vendor portals, a plus.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills; IQMS experience a plus.

Company Details:

• Location: Kreate in Sarasota, FL
• This position will report to the Corporate Controller.

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.