Full-Time

Accounting Manager

Deadline 7/31/27
Foundation Building Materials

Foundation Building Materials

1,001-5,000 employees

Leading specialty building materials distributor

Compensation Overview

$135k - $150k/yr

+ 15% target bonus

Pennsauken Township, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
QuickBooks
Forecasting
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • CPA certification is required.
  • At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry experience with people management.
  • Experience in large, fast-paced, or high-growth environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting operations, close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • Experience operating within a parent/subsidiary reporting structure, including corporate accounting policy, SOX controls, and group consolidation requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and support multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, mentor, and develop senior accountants and staff.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
  • Support workload planning, task delegation, and review processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
  • Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP.
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of close activities.
  • Support the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation.
  • Escalate accounting issues, risks, and judgment areas to the Director of Accounting as appropriate.
  • Partner with operations, FP&A, and other teams to support accounting needs and provide insights.
  • Provide technical accounting support for routine transactions, new initiatives, and process changes.
  • Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
  • Support system enhancements and automation initiatives where applicable.
  • Review financial results to identify variances, trends, and potential issues.
  • Prepare analysis and explanations to support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
  • Assist the Director of Accounting with reporting deliverables and leadership-facing materials.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with public accounting at a Big Four or national firm.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S4/HANA, QuickBooks, or Quickbase.
  • Experience in building materials, industrial distribution, or a multi-branch/multi-entity organization.
Foundation Building Materials

Foundation Building Materials

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Foundation Building Materials distributes specialty building materials to construction projects across North America through 370+ locations and brands like RIS, PacSource, and Unified Door and Hardware Group. It sources and distributes gypsum wallboard, suspended ceilings, metal framing, insulation, and related products via local branches and brand platforms that simplify purchasing and provide project support. The company differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint, a diversified brand portfolio, and a strong emphasis on service and community, focusing on relationships as much as transactions. Its goal is to help customers complete projects efficiently by delivering quality materials and expert guidance through a broad, relationship-focused distribution network.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tustin, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lowe's expects FBM and ADG to add about $8 billion revenue in 2026.
  • Lowe's calls FBM a $250 billion pro-market platform with California, Northeast, Midwest reach.
  • FBM keeps opening tuck-in deals, including Stucco Master and Unified Door Hardware in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Lowe's completed FBM on October 9, 2025, ending FBM's independence.
  • Lowe's cut 600 corporate roles in February 2026, signaling post-merger consolidation pressure.
  • Lowe's said FBM and ADG dilute 2026 margins by 30-50 basis points.

What makes Foundation Building Materials unique

  • FBM's 370-plus North American locations serve pro contractors across interior building products.
  • Its lineup spans drywall, framing, ceilings, doors, hardware, insulation, and trade credit.
  • Ruben Mendoza built FBM from 2011 into a scaled distributor before Lowe's, October 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Legal Services

Critical illness

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
KFGO
Aug 20th, 2025
Lowe’s acquires Foundation Building Materials for $8.8B

Lowe’s has agreed to acquire Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 billion to enhance its contractor business. This move is part of Lowe’s strategy to expand in the professional builder market, alongside its recent $1.33 billion acquisition of Artisan Design. The company raised its annual sales forecast to $84.5 billion-$85.5 billion, up from $83.5 billion-$84.5 billion, after exceeding second-quarter profit estimates with earnings of $4.33 per share.

PR Newswire
Aug 20th, 2025
Foundation Building Materials, Building Products Distribution Company Owned By American Securities and CD&R, To Be Sold To Lowe's In $8.8 Billion Transaction

/PRNewswire/ -- American Securities LLC ("American Securities") and CD&R today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Foundation...

StockTitan
Aug 20th, 2025
Lowe's Acquires FBM for $8.8 Billion

American Securities and CD&R have agreed to sell Foundation Building Materials (FBM) to Lowe's for $8.8 billion. FBM, a leading distributor of interior building products in North America, has grown significantly under its current ownership, achieving 27% annual revenue growth and 31% annual EBITDA growth. The company operates over 370 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving 40,000 professional customers.

Citybiz
Sep 3rd, 2024
Dunes Point Capital Announces the Sale of Unified Door & Hardware Group to Foundation Building Materials

Dunes Point Capital, LP has sold Unified Door and Hardware Group, LLC to Foundation Building Materials, LLC. Located in Pennsauken, NJ,... Read More

FBM Sales
Jan 3rd, 2024
FBM Acquires Stucco Master in Monroe, OH - Foundation Building Materials - Construction Materials

Hello FBM Family, I am pleased to announce that FBM has completed the acquisition of Stucco Master Supply, LLC. in Monroe, Ohio. Stucco Master Supply was started in 2018 by Mike Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has well over 20 years of EIFS and stucco experience and in 6 short years, built Stucco Master Supply into a […]