Accounting Manager - Corporate Accounting

Vaco by Highspring4 months ago
Charlotte, NC, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client is a well-established, Fortune 500 technology-enabled financial services organization experiencing ongoing growth and transformation. The company fosters a collaborative and dynamic culture with strong leadership and opportunities to impact enterprise-level accounting operations.

The Accounting Manager is a key leader within the Controllership organization, responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across general and administrative functions as well as contract accounting. This role leads the month-end close process, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and delivers meaningful financial insights to business partners. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will mentor and develop team members, support SOX compliance efforts, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, shorten close cycles, and strengthen internal controls
  • Coach, mentor, and manage Senior and Staff Accountants supporting G&A expense activities
  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation within the Controllership function
  • Support finance transformation initiatives, including automation and system enhancements
  • Align team priorities with departmental and organizational objectives while fostering engagement and professional development
  • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and coordinate audit support, including schedules, reconciliations, and PBC documentation for internal and external audits
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on contract accounting and other technical accounting matters as needed
  • Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with public accounting experience preferred
  • 1+ year of people leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems, internal controls, and audit processes
  • Financial services and/or broker-dealer industry experience strongly preferred

Benefits & Perks

  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Required Skills

Team Leadership
Process Improvement
ERP Systems
Contract Accounting
Internal Controls
Financial Reporting
SOX Compliance
Month-End Close
Financial Analysis
Audit Coordination