Carolina PRG
Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting functions, supervise a team of accounting professionals, and ensure accurate financial reporting for a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar business unit. This role is highly visible within the organization and offers the opportunity to partner closely with operations and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Close & Reporting
- Help oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the business unit
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements aligned with corporate accounting policies
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process for the business unit
- Partner with operations and leadership to develop rolling forecasts
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to drive decision making
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to GAAP
- Support internal and external audit activities
- Implement process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency
Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary finance contact for business unit leadership
- Provide financial guidance on operational initiatives, cost management, and profitability
- Support strategic planning and scenario modeling
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor accounting staff
- Oversee workload distribution, training, and performance development
Experience:
- 4-year degree in accounting or finance required with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- CPA - strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of GAAP
- Experience with month end close, consolidations, and financial reporting
- Strong grasp of internal controls and audit processes
- Proficiency with larger ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Close & Reporting
- Help oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the business unit
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements aligned with corporate accounting policies
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process for the business unit
- Partner with operations and leadership to develop rolling forecasts
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to drive decision making
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to GAAP
- Support internal and external audit activities
- Implement process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency
Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary finance contact for business unit leadership
- Provide financial guidance on operational initiatives, cost management, and profitability
- Support strategic planning and scenario modeling
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor accounting staff
- Oversee workload distribution, training, and performance development
Experience:
- 4-year degree in accounting or finance required with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- CPA - strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of GAAP
- Experience with month end close, consolidations, and financial reporting
- Strong grasp of internal controls and audit processes
- Proficiency with larger ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)