Corporate Accounting Manager

About the role

Join the corporate accounting team of a large, growing organization with a significant national presence and thousands of employees across North America. Work closely with the broader Finance organization, executive management, and operating company accounting teams. Lead and develop a corporate accounting team that currently includes one direct report. Work in a hands-on environment where you will own the accounting for multiple corporate entities. Join a growing corporate function where the scope and responsibilities of the team will continue to evolve.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting for the company's corporate entities, including the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records and reporting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain the integrity of the corporate general ledger and oversee accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, intercompany activity, and other corporate-level transactions
• Prepare corporate financial statements and management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner
• Manage, develop, and provide direction to the corporate accounting team
• Support treasury activities, company-wide cash forecasting, and preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes
• Champion process improvement, automation, and adoption of technology and systems to improve efficiency and data integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant corporate or industry accounting experience
• Experience taking ownership of the accounting for one or more entities or business units
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial close processes
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with monthly and annual financial close processes
• Strong account reconciliation and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and identify and resolve issues
• ERP, multi-entity, and accounting process automation experience preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting operations for multiple corporate entities
• Broad exposure across corporate accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and cash forecasting
• Opportunity to lead and develop the corporate accounting function as the organization continues to grow
• Ability to improve accounting processes, controls, and technology across the function
• High visibility and regular interaction with Finance leadership and operating company accounting teams