Accounting Manager - Leases at Leaf Home – Hudson, Ohio
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About Leaf Home
At Leaf Home, we are powered by people on a single mission to make homeownership easy. Weve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference by winning every day. In addition to serving our customers, Leaf Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work as well as a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces recognition.
From competitive medical benefits to people-focused committees like the Womens Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and VetConnect, we are dedicated to making Leaf Home a workplace where you can win every day. Come grow your career with us.
Why Leaf Home
We Win Being driven every day to win is who we are
People Powered Recognized as a top Ohio and U.S. workplace by Great Place to Work, Energage, and more
Family Feel with Enterprise-Level Resources You are important to us, and weve built a culture youll love
Support Inclusion, sustainability, and reliability surround everything we do
Personal Growth Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growth
Mobility Locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, with continued expansion
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager collaborates with the Senior Accounting Manager to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the companys financial reporting across assigned areas, including lease accounting under ASC 842. The role leads a small team of accountants and plays a key role in executing the month-end close, maintaining strong internal controls, and developing a high-performing accounting team. This position partners with Finance and Operations to strengthen financial monitoring, analysis, and reporting capabilities that support the companys continued growth and expansion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the monthly close process through reviewing and approvingjournal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations prepared byaccounting staff, ensuring accuracy, strong supporting documentation,ERP data integrity, and compliance with company policies and applicableaccounting standards
- Perform monthly variance analysis of balance sheet and incomestatement accounts, collaborating with the FP&A team to investigatevariances and provide accounting insight to support business decision-making
- Coordinate periodic reviews with operational leaders to walk throughdetailed financial activity within assigned areas, ensuring the underlying drivers behind reported balances are understood and unusual items are identified and addressed promptly
- Identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processesand ERP data structures; proactively lead implementation of solutionsthat enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Lead and develop a team of 13 Staff or Senior Accountants, providingguidance on daily responsibilities while fostering a culture ofaccountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Conduct performance evaluations, establish development goals, andsupport professional growth for team members, including identifyingresources needed to achieve individual and team objectives
- Support external and internal audits through preparation ofdocumentation, analysis, and coordination of audit requests
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Experience and Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree
- 6+ years of progressive accounting or auditing experience
- Experience applying ASC 842 Lease Accounting across an expansive catalogue of leases
- Ability to connect and apply concepts across reporting areas to promote consistency in processes
and conclusions reached - Exercises curiosity and due diligence by identifying data irregularities and seeking clarification to
ensure accuracy and compliance - Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
- 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:
- Active CPA license
- Public accounting experience with Big 4 or large regional firm
- Experience with project management, particularly managing cross-functional teams
- Experience with NetSuite ERP and/or CoStar Leasing Software
Travel Requirements:
- Local travel required (work location varies)
- Other travel or work location considerations: Occasional travel to other corporate locations forteam events, project meetings, and/or audit fieldwork may be required - up to 4 days a month
Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:
- Additional and non-standard hours may be required (exempt)
- Other hour considerations: Additional hours will happen primarily during month end close, duringthe first week of the month, though may be needed at other times as well
Are We Your Company?
Focused on Growth Leaf Home is dominating the home improvement industry as we continue to grow. We work hard and play harder. With offices across the U.S. and Canada, our diverse team spans marketing, sales, installation, and service. We are committed to employee growth through:
Innovating, Always Providing cutting-edge solutions for employees and customers
Partnering with Our Customers Building trusted relationships at the core of everything we do
Empowering Employees Creating opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment
Supporting Our Communities Giving back to the places our customers and employees call home
What We Offer
Industry-leading compensation package
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave and generous paid time off programs
On-campus fitness programs and meal delivery services
Comprehensive health, wellbeing, financial wellness, and childcare benefits
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Additional Perks
Employee assistance program with 24/7 legal, financial, and counseling support
Employee discount marketplace with thousands of savings options
Gym membership reimbursement
Employee resource groups, including VetConnect and the Womens Committee
Awards and Recognition
Leaf Home has been recognized as a top workplace by The Plain Dealer, is a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces USA by Energage, and is Great Place to Work Certified. Additional recognitions include:
Remodeling 550 list placements
Qualified Remodeler Top 500 rankings
Smart Culture Awards for employee-focused culture
Inc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest growth recognition
For a full list of awards, visit www.leafhome.com/press/.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, in accordance withapplicable law.