Manager Core Accounting
At a glance
Manager-level Accounting role at Eexs. Des Moines · full-time · $87,000–$108,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run the month-end close, keeping its schedule and required outputs on track
- Approve journal entries, accruals and balance-sheet reconciliations, and check preliminary results and variance explanations
- Track close activity across accounting centers of excellence, addressing delays and ownership or documentation gaps
- Improve close speed and reconciliation quality while applying accounting policies, GAAP and internal controls consistently
- Lead the team through hiring, training, coaching, performance reviews and employee relations
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience, plus at least six years in accounting, reporting, audit or finance
- Strong command of GAAP, general-ledger accounting, financial statements and journal entries, accruals or reconciliations
- Strong Excel capability and experience working with accounting systems
- You can set priorities, communicate clearly and help a team deliver
Who this fits
This is a people-management role for an accounting professional who can oversee close work and develop a team. The role is onsite in Des Moines, with travel of zero to ten percent. A CPA is preferred, not required.
From the employer
The Manager, Core Accounting is responsible for overseeing and coordinating core accounting operations that drive a timely, accurate, and well‑controlled financial close. This role leads and develops an accounting team, manages close execution, journal entry review, reconciliations, and preliminary financial reviews while ensuring consistency, transparency, and adherence to accounting policies. The Manager, Core Accounting leads close process monitoring across centers of excellence and drives continuous improvement in accounting operations through coaching, standardization, and process optimization.
Experience is Everything.
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.
What You’ll Do:
Manage and oversee end‑to‑end month‑end close execution, including timelines and deliverables. Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure spend‑down and accrual processes are applied consistently and accurately.
Review preliminary financial results and account variance explanations.
Monitor close progress across other accounting centers of excellence and resolve issues or delays.
Oversee entity‑level accounting and ensure proper ownership and documentation.
Drive process improvement initiatives related to close efficiency and reconciliation quality.
Establish and enforce GAAP, accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring consistency and compliance across the team.
Support audit and compliance activities, coordinating team responses and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
Responsible for the effective management and leadership of a team. This includes, but is not limited to: hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance, allocating compensation, effectively handling employee relations issues, and managing terminations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; equivalent years of experience
Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting, reporting, audit, or finance experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting including
Experience with financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
Strong knowledge of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations or reporting schedules and tie-outs (depending on COE)
Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
Ability to set expectations, manage priorities, and support team success
Preferred qualifications
CPA preferred
Why Join Us?
Industry Leader.
Inclusive & collaborative culture.
Top Workplace USA.
Top Workplace Iowa.
Charity and community involvement.
Outstanding advancement opportunities.
Ongoing career development.
Benefits
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.
Our Commitment
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com
Additional Information
Travel frequency: 0-10%
Estimated Salary: $87,000 - $108,000
The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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