Lead Accountant

What You'll DoAs 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 investmentLead 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 reportsCreate clear, actionable reports that inform decision-makingProvide mentorship and guidance to Accounting teammatesShape the future of finance in a modernizing industrial supply businessWho You AreWe are seeking bright, curious, and ambitious individuals eager to make an impact. Ideal candidates have:CPA license10+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accountingSubject matter expertise in accounting fundamentals and advanced Excel skillsExceptional communication and analytical skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex or ambiguous dataExperience leading full accounting cyclesDemonstrated ability to develop teammatesExperience with SQL preferredCash CompensationTotal cash compensation generally starts at $231,000 and includes profit sharing based on company profitability.Additional BenefitsGrowth & Learning100% tuition reimbursementInformal and formal mentorshipEmployee resource groupsHealth & WellbeingMedical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiumsInclusive, all-gender benefitsFamily & FuturePaid parental leave for all new parentsAdoption and surrogacy assistanceFirst-time home buyer assistanceIndustry leading company-funded retirement accountsTime OffPaid time off for vacation and personal timeFor more information on McMaster-Carr, please visit: https://www.mcmaster.com/careersEqual Opportunity EmployerWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected group.This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.Data We Collect