Portfolio Accounting Manager

About the RoleTalus Group Holdings is a private equity firm that acquires and builds service-sector businesses. Our Accounting & Audit Support function embeds directly into portfolio companies post-acquisition to build financial infrastructure, maintain books, and prepare operations for a permanent accounting team. This is a hands-on, high-variety role that will expose you to the full arc of a PE-backed company's early financial life.The Portfolio Accounting Manager will work directly under the Senior Director of Accounting & Audit, supporting active portfolio company embeds across bookkeeping, month-end close, and controller-level accounting. You will be a key contributor from day one, managing day-to-day accounting operations for multiple entities simultaneously while helping build the processes and systems that outlast the embed. What You'll Do Maintain accurate books for 2-4 portfolio companies at a time, spanning industries including facilities services, outdoor recreation, food distribution, and other services verticalsOwn the month-end close process for assigned entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparationSupport GAAP compliance and technical accounting application under ASC guidance relevant to acquisition accounting, revenue recognition, and operating company reportingAssist in building and documenting accounting processes, internal controls, and chart of account structures at newly acquired companiesPrepare workpapers and support materials for annual audits and lender reportingWork across accounting platforms including QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based tools as required by each portfolio companyCoordinate with portfolio company operators, external accountants, and auditors as directedSupport offboarding processes when a portfolio company transitions to its own Controller or accounting team What We're Looking For 3-5 years of accounting experience, with a mix of bookkeeping and controller-level workStrong command of GAAP; experience with acquisition accounting or PE-backed companies is a plusComfort working across multiple entities and switching context frequentlyExperience with QuickBooks Online or similar small-business accounting platformsHigh attention to detail and a self-starter mindset; this role requires someone who can operate with limited hand-holding once orientedBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA-track preferred but not requiredAbility to work in a fast-moving environment where processes are often being built, not inherited What Makes This Role Unique Broad exposure across industries and company lifecycles that most mid-level accountants don't see until they're much further alongDirect mentorship from a Senior Director of Accounting & Audit with deep PE platform experienceOpportunity to build, not just maintain, giving you a portfolio of work product you genuinely ownNo two months look the same Compensation & LocationThe salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. 

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