Accounting Manager

Element Fleet Management; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off programs

Job summary

Element Fleet Management is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting activities for the North American operational lease portfolio, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, and timely close processes.

You will mentor the team, partner with cross-functional groups on new initiatives, and drive process improvements and internal controls to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• CPA designation.
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience leading accounting professionals.
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team and ensure continuity of operations.
• Oversee the monthly close and journal entries for timeliness and accuracy.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and internal controls (SOX).
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reporting for leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new products and initiatives with proper accounting treatment.
• Drive process improvements and automation to strengthen controls and efficiency.

Skills

CPA designation

US GAAP knowledge

Month-end close management

Balance sheet reconciliations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Snowflake

Blackline

SQL

Power BI

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.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as Accounting Manager. In this role, you will lead the accounting activities supporting Element’s North American operational lease portfolio, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards. You will oversee the monthly close process, develop and mentor team members, and strengthen financial controls. You will also partner across the organization to support new business initiatives, process improvements, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the accounting team by providing coaching, performance management, technical guidance, workload prioritization, and employee development to build a high-performing team and ensure continuity of accounting operations.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process by reviewing and approving journal entries, monitoring close activities, resolving accounting issues, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial reporting deliverables.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness, accuracy, timely resolution of reconciling items, and compliance with internal control and SOX requirements.
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reporting by performing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end variance analysis, supporting corporate reporting requirements, and providing meaningful financial insights to leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional business teams to evaluate new products, business initiatives, accounting implications, and operational changes while providing accounting guidance and ensuring appropriate financial reporting treatment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve reconciliations, strengthen internal controls, enhance reporting capabilities, and increase operational efficiency through process re-engineering and technology solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA designation.
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Previous experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience within financial services, leasing, fleet management, or a regulated financial environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical platforms, including SAP, Snowflake, and Blackline.

Location 10200 Grand Central Ave, Suite 400, Owings Mills, MC

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 salary at the time of posting. Salary ranges may vary based on the geographic location where the work is performed. The salary range listed in this posting applies only to the location identified. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal pay equity, and relevant market data. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in annual incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, as applicable to the role. Element also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

What’s in it for You

• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone]. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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