Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities for a key business segment in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can manage close activities, strengthen financial reporting quality, and promote disciplined execution of internal controls in a fast-moving environment. The role works closely with senior finance leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate results, support compliance requirements, and improve the consistency of accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities for the assigned business segment, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations with strong supporting documentation and audit-ready records.
• Analyze account fluctuations and operating trends, then communicate the business drivers behind significant variances.
• Contribute segment-level results and supporting schedules for consolidated reporting in alignment with corporate accounting policies.
• Carry out key internal control procedures, including review controls related to close, reconciliations, and journal entry approval.
• Help address control gaps by improving documentation standards, review practices, and overall process consistency across the accounting team.
• Set clear expectations for preparers and reviewers regarding deadlines, quality standards, escalation procedures, and control ownership.
• Partner with internal audit, external audit, and other finance teams to support walkthroughs, testing, and information requests.
• Assist with reporting support for quarterly and annual filings, including schedules and disclosures tied to segment financial activity.
• Collaborate with corporate and technical accounting teams on the interpretation and application of accounting guidance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for close activities and general ledger management.
• Strong background in month-end close, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation review.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits in either public accounting or industry settings.
• Knowledge of internal controls, documentation standards, and audit support requirements.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and financial reporting processes for complex organizations.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Background with a Big 4 accounting firm or public accounting audit experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Oracle or a comparable ERP system is preferred.