Senior Manager of Accounting

TalentBridge

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Auditing, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Embedded Systems, External Audit, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Information Technology/Systems Audit, Internal Audit, Inventory Estimates, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Organizational Development/Management, Process Improvement, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reconciliation, SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Scalable System Development, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
2 days ago
Senior Manager of Accounting 
We are partnering with a publicly traded organization seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead the accounting function with full ownership of financial reporting, internal controls, and operational accounting.
This is a high-impact leadership role within a complex, multi-entity environment, requiring a hands-on leader who can drive accountability, strengthen processes and controls, and elevate the overall quality and integrity of financial reporting.
The Senior Manager of Accounting will lead a multi-location team and serve as a key partner to Finance, SOX, Tax, FP&A, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors, with strong visibility to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting Leadership & Close Ownership
  • Provide overall leadership for corporate accounting and financial reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant results
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, driving discipline, consistency, and audit readiness
  • Review and approve:
    • Journal entries
    • Account reconciliations
    • Variance analyses and key estimates
  • Ensure alignment between operating results and consolidated financial statements
Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Own and drive internal control design, execution, and remediation efforts
  • Strengthen SOX/ICFR frameworks and ensure controls are:
    • Properly designed
    • Embedded into operations
    • Supported by strong documentation
  • Serve as the primary accounting leader interfacing with external auditors and internal audit
  • Establish a culture of control ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Technical Accounting & External Reporting
  • Oversee and review inputs into SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, etc.), including disclosures and supporting schedules
  • Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP across complex areas such as reserves, accruals, intercompany activity, and inventory/accounting estimates
  • Partner with Technical Accounting, Consolidations, and Financial Reporting teams as needed
People Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including managers and senior staff
  • Set clear expectations for performance, execution, and leadership
  • Build bench strength and elevate technical accounting and control capabilities across the team
  • Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and accountability
Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability
  • Drive improvements across close processes, reconciliations, and reporting workflows
  • Lead initiatives focused on:
    • Process standardization
    • Automation and efficiency
    • Enhanced reporting and analytics
  • Ensure strong data integrity and control considerations across ERP systems and system integrations
  • Build scalable processes that support growth and audit readiness
Qualifications & Experience
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
  • 10–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within a public company environment
  • Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX/ICFR frameworks
  • Proven experience leading internal control environments and remediation efforts
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence cross-functionally, and manage external audit relationships

 

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