Accounting Manager

Totlani & Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Totlani & Partners is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee accounting, financial reporting and US compliance. You will report to the Group Financial Controller and collaborate with local leadership. This role suits a Senior Accountant expanding responsibilities, with mandatory multi-state US sales tax experience and CPA or equivalent.

Key duties include month-end close, cash flow monitoring, budgeting, variances analysis and supporting audits. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting role with at least three years of experience.
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting is essential.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; able to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales tax returns across US states using Avalara.
• Manage month-end and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Oversee AP/AR and cash flow coordination with group teams.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and analyze variances.
• Support audits and internal control improvements.
• Act as US finance contact with overseas head office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Data analysis

Independent worker

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Avalara tax software

Power BI

Job description

Our client, an international business, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to take responsibility for accounting, financial reporting and compliance for its US operations. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will work closely with local leadership and the wider finance team.

This opportunity could suit a Senior Accountant ready to take on broader responsibility. Practical experience preparing and filing multi-state US sales tax returns is essential

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales tax returns across applicable US states using Avalara.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, coordinating banking and payments with relevant group teams.
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and margins, explaining variances to support business decisions.
• Coordinate other tax and statutory filings with relevant internal teams and external advisers.
• Support audits and lead inventory stocktake activities.
• Maintain financial reporting tools and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Act as the main finance contact between the US operation and overseas head office.

Required experience and qualifications

• Approximately three years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing and filing multi-state US sales tax returns.
• A professional accounting qualification, such as CPA or equivalent.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and communicate clearly with financial and non-financial colleagues.

Preferred experience

• Manufacturing, distribution or supply chain experience.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other financial reporting systems.

Working expectations

Normal business hours, with additional time during month-end, year-end and audit periods. Occasional international travel may be required.