Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the general accounting team, including performance management, coaching, and career development
• Assign, delegate, and coordinate accounting activities to ensure departmental objectives and deadlines are achieved
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple divisions, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement packages
• Respond to inquiries from operations, sales, and corporate departments related to financial statements and general ledger activity
• Partner cross-functionally with operational and corporate leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, including P&L, balance sheet, capital expenditures, and cash flow
• Identify and communicate key financial variances, trends, risks, and opportunities to management
• Aid in interim and annual audit processes and support audit requests
• Develop ad hoc financial analyses and reporting for operations and executive leadership
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, analytics, and accounting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance accuracy through process optimization and documentation
• Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and operational finance analyses as requested by finance leadership
• Lead and participate in collaborative on-site meetings and cross-functional initiatives on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Mandatory manufacturing industry experience
• Strong understanding of general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills required
• ERP system experience required (Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Compensation

$120,000 – $130,000 base salary (possibly higher depending on experience) - No bonus

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location

Charlotte, NC (SouthPark area)