Manager, Accounting (Hybrid - Atlanta, GA)

Pay & Schedule

Hybrid work schedule – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Please note: Our office location is expected to transition from the Paces Ferry office to our Atlantic Station office. Timing is currently TBD

About the role

Manages the full end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP, including the close calendar, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and consolidation (including foreign currency re-measurement, translation, and allocations).

Directly manage, mentor and develop accounting staff through structured onboarding, technical training, and goal-setting, while providing ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and clear communication of policies — fostering a culture of accountability, strong morale, and continuous growth.

Reviews and approves flux/variance analyses with insightful commentary for senior management, and contributes to monthly and quarterly Controller slide decks.

Supports preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), including financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.

Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and works with IA to update key controls as necessary.

Leads initiatives to improve financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes, and monitors ongoing opportunities to enhance financial and operational workflows.

Drives adoption of AI-powered accounting and workflow automation tools, and develops a near-term technology roadmap for the accounting function in partnership with Accounting leadership.

Collects business requirements and applies financial concepts to translate them into solution design and proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures.

Partners with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment on business impacts.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP, including the close calendar, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and consolidation (including foreign currency re-measurement, translation, and allocations).
• Directly manage, mentor and develop accounting staff through structured onboarding, technical training, and goal-setting, while providing ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and clear communication of policies — fostering a culture of accountability, strong morale, and continuous growth.
• Reviews and approves flux/variance analyses with insightful commentary for senior management, and contributes to monthly and quarterly Controller slide decks.
• Supports preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), including financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and works with IA to update key controls as necessary.
• Leads initiatives to improve financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes, and monitors ongoing opportunities to enhance financial and operational workflows.
• Drives adoption of AI-powered accounting and workflow automation tools, and develops a near-term technology roadmap for the accounting function in partnership with Accounting leadership.
• Collects business requirements and applies financial concepts to translate them into solution design and proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures.
• Partners with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment on business impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's or MBA a plus.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years in a publicly traded (SEC-reporting) environment.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting staff.
• 3+ years of SOX 404 compliance experience, including ICFR design, RCM ownership, and external auditor management.
• Proven experience supporting SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and managing accelerated filing deadlines.
• Large ERP experience required (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with close management platforms (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast) a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation, or data analytics platforms preferred.
• High degree of integrity in handling MNPI consistent with public company disclosure obligations.
• CPA required; Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High degree of integrity in handling MNPI consistent with public company disclosure obligations.

Skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with close management platforms (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast)
• Demonstrated experience with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation, or data analytics platforms

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Please note: Our office location is expected to transition from the Paces Ferry office to our Atlantic Station office. Timing is currently TBD