Valenta- Senior Accounts Manager

Job Description Location: Fully Remote Reports To: Chief Financial Officer About Us Valenta ( https://valenta.io/ ) provide customized solutions in Process Consulting, Digital Transformation, Staff Augmentation, Digital Marketing, and Learning. All our services are designed to assist your business to improve competence and performance, while reducing costs. Our Client is one of the fastest-growing multi-brand restaurant franchise platforms in the United States. Since acquiring our first restaurants in 2019, we have expanded to more than 200 locations nationwide across iconic brands including Burger King, Jimmy John’s, KFC, and Great American Cookies. Our growth is driven by a relentless focus on operational excellence, financial discipline, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. As we continue to scale through both organic growth and acquisitions, we are investing heavily in building a world-class finance and accounting function that can support our next stage of expansion. We believe great businesses are built by great people. Our culture values accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are seeking talented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about helping build a best-in-class organization. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and financial close process. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys building scalable processes, leading teams, leveraging technology and automation, and making a meaningful impact within a rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership and a continuous improvement mindset. What You'll Do Financial Reporting & Close Management · Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. · Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. · Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and supporting reconciliations. · Develop and maintain executive-level financial reporting packages and dashboards for leadership. · Partner with the CFO to provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations. Accounting Operations · Oversee all core accounting functions, including: o Accounts Payable o Accounts Receivable o Payroll o Fixed Assets o General Ledger Accounting o Cash and Treasury Support · Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and the chart of accounts. · Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Internal Controls & Compliance · Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and accounting processes. · Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary owner of audit preparation activities. · Prepare audit schedules, support requests, and coordinate with external auditors. · Manage federal, state, and local tax compliance processes in partnership with external tax advisors. Systems, Automation & Process Improvement · Lead accounting transformation initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, and scalability. · Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes. · Support implementation and optimization of ERP systems, close management tools, reporting solutions, and AP automation platforms. · Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function. Planning & Strategic Support · Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. · Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership. · Assist with acquisition integrations and accounting process standardization as the company continues to grow. Team Leadership · Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, including international accounting staff and outsourced accounting resources. · Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures. · Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on professional development and operational excellence. · Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and developing future accounting talent. Qualifications Required Experience · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. · 6+ years of progressive accounting experience. · 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing accounting teams. · Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation. · Experience managing month-end close processes for multi-entity or multi-location organizations. · Proven ability to implement and improve accounting processes and internal controls. · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities. · Experience working in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. Preferred Experience · CPA designation strongly preferred. · Public accounting experience, particularly with a Big Four or national accounting firm. · Experience in restaurant, retail, hospitality, franchise, or other multi-unit operating environments. · Experience with acquisitions, integrations, and scaling finance functions. · Experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based ERP systems. · Experience with AP automation, close management, reconciliation, and financial reporting tools. · Knowledge of POS systems and back-office platforms commonly used in multi-location businesses.