Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily finance operations and assist the CFO. This hybrid role involves preparing financial statements, managing investment reconciliations, and supporting HR functions. Ideal candidates will have a CPA certification and accounting degree, along with experience in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Fantastic work/life balance

Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

Stable organization with no overtime

Qualifications

• CPA certification highly preferred.
• Accounting degree strongly preferred.
• ERP experience required.
• Tech-savvy with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting HR functions like payroll and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations and month-end close process.
• Prepare financial statements for the Board and senior management.
• Manage investment reconciliations and coordinate with external auditors.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and HR support functions.
• Review and process grants, gifts, and donor transactions.
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Assist CFO with budgeting, reporting, and special projects.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Advanced Excel skills

ERP experience

Support for HR functions

Education

CPA certification

Accounting degree

Job description

Looking to take your accounting expertise to a meaningful organization where your work directly impacts the community? Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounting Manager to serve as the CFO’s right-hand person. This hybrid role combines hands‑on accounting, financial oversight, and investment management, offering a stable and flexible work environment with no overtime.

Benefits & Extras

Fantastic work/life balance with flexibility

Neat, organized environment with a stable organization

Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

Compensation

$90,000–$105,000

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee daily finance operations and month-end close process

Prepare financial statements for the Board and senior management

Manage investment reconciliations and coordinate with external auditors

Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and HR support functions

Review and process grants, gifts, and donor transactions

Recommend process improvements for efficiency and compliance

Assist CFO with budgeting, reporting, and special projects

What You’ll Need to be Considered

CPA certification highly preferred

Accounting degree strongly preferred

ERP experience required

Tech-savvy with advanced Excel skills

Experience supporting HR functions like payroll and benefits

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to [e-mail] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.