Operational Accounting Manager

CAROLINA PRG

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Statements, Identify Issues, Leadership, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Analysis, Public Accounting, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
Today
Carolina PRG has partnered with a locally based headquarters that is in an Elite Industry to help them grow out their corporate accounting team. This Industry Leader is seeking an Accounting Manager to serve as a senior technical reviewer, problem solver, and collaborative partner within the finance team. This role is designed for an experienced accountant who has worked across multiple environments and can apply that experience to improve accuracy, speed, and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review internal monthly and quarterly financial statements, including footnotes, prior to Controller review
  • Perform timely P&L variance analysis and identify issues early in the close process
  • Assist with quarterly bank reporting packages, including drafting supporting footnotes
  • Support the financial statement audit
  • Improve close timelines through stronger preparation and issue resolution
  • Review, enhance, and help present financial analyses and slide decks for operational and executive leadership
  • Translate financial results into clear, actionable business insights
  • Support deep-dive analyses and short-notice requests from leadership
  • Train and support staff accountants and AP/AR team members
  • Apply prior experience to improve accounting processes, controls, and workflows
  • Support automation and reporting improvements using ERP-connected tools
  • Lead and support special projects and cross-functional initiatives requiring experienced judgment and fast turnaround
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA required
  • Approximately 6-15 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Mid or small firm public accounting experience (manager level preferred) with hands-on industry execution, including:
    • Month end close
    • Financial statement preparation
    • P&L variance analysis
    • Issue identification and resolution
  • Advanced Excel skills required

About the Company

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CAROLINA PRG