Accounting Manager

elementfleet; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Fleet Management in Owings Mills, MD is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the NA operational lease accounting team, overseeing monthly close, reporting, and SOX-compliant controls. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA, and strong Excel skills. A Master's degree and ERP/SQL/Power BI experience are preferred. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA designation required.
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly financial close, including journal entries and timely reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls.
• Analyze period results and provide management with insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on reporting implications for new products and initiatives.
• Lead and develop four accounting team members.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Master's degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Power BI

SAP

Snowflake

BlackLine

Job description

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Accurate accounting helps Element make informed decisions and maintain confidence in its financial reporting. As Accounting Manager, you will lead the accounting activities supporting Element's North American operational lease portfolio, overseeing financial close, reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• Oversee the monthly financial close, including review and approval of journal entries, resolution of accounting issues, and delivery of accurate, timely reporting.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, address reconciling items, and maintain compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Analyze month-end, quarter-end, and year-end results, prepare variance analysis, and provide management with meaningful financial insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new products, business initiatives, and operational changes to assess accounting implications and appropriate financial reporting treatment.
• Improve accounting processes through automation, stronger reconciliations, reporting enhancements, standardized practices, and technology solutions.

YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS ROLE IF:

• You combine accounting and financial reporting expertise with the judgement and leadership skills to support a high-performing team.
• You have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• You bring progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including previous experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.
• You have strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and financial reporting principles.
• You have experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical judgement, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.
• Preferred experience includes a master's degree in Accounting or a related discipline; public accounting experience; experience in financial services, leasing, fleet management, or a regulated financial environment; and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial reporting tools, SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical platforms, including SAP, Snowflake, and BlackLine.

HOW YOU WILL LEAD

Lead, coach, and develop four accounting team members through performance management, technical guidance, workload prioritization, and employee development. Set clear priorities, support continuity of accounting operations, and collaborate with Finance, Operations, Product, Technology, and other stakeholders to address accounting considerations.

YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL US

• How you have led an accurate, timely financial close and resolved complex accounting issues under reporting deadlines.
• How you have strengthened balance sheet reconciliations, controls, or audit readiness while maintaining reporting quality.
• About a process improvement or automation initiative you delivered and the operational results it achieved.
• How you assessed accounting implications of a new business initiative or operational change and influenced an appropriate approach.
• How you coached and developed accounting professionals while balancing priorities and team performance.

WHY ELEMENT

At Element Fleet Management, your accounting expertise will help support reliable reporting for a North American operational lease portfolio. You will work with partners across the organization to solve meaningful accounting challenges, improve how the team operates, and contribute to sound business decisions. Element is the world's largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager. Your work will connect financial discipline, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a business focused on mobility.

LOCATION AND WORKING ARRANGEMENT

• Location: 10200 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD, or 9350 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, MN
• Working arrangement: Hybrid

COMPENSATION

The hiring base salary range for this position is $101,900 - $140,140 annually. This range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the expected base