Accounting Manager

Vaco; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Vaco is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations across a growing, multi-location organization. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support growth initiatives, including acquisitions and system enhancements.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Active CPA license highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with complex accounting environments, including inventory, cost accounting, or operational accounting.

Responsabilidades

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures in line with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff for growth.
• Support acquisition-related accounting activities and integration efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent accounting across locations.
• Perform accounting research and provide guidance on complex transactions.
• Assist with audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Support tax-related accounting activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in ERP, reporting, and financial systems initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license (preferred)

Herramientas

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Accounting Manager

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing, multi‑location organization seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its corporate finance team. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, supporting business growth initiatives, and leading key accounting operations across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands‑on leadership style and thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Position Overview

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Accounting Manager will oversee core accounting activities, manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, and help drive consistency and scalability across financial operations. This role will partner closely with teams across the business to ensure compliance with accounting standards, improve processes, and support strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and systems enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Support acquisition‑related accounting activities, including integration efforts, opening balance sheet reviews, and policy alignment.
• Partner with operational and finance teams to ensure consistent accounting treatment across multiple locations and entities.
• Perform accounting research and provide guidance on complex or non‑routine transactions.
• Assist with audit preparation and coordinate requests from external auditors.
• Support tax‑related accounting activities by partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Participate in ERP, reporting, and financial systems initiatives, including process design, testing, implementation, and optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Active CPA license highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with complex accounting environments, including inventory, cost accounting, or operational accounting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a large national or international firm.
• Experience in a private equity‑backed, acquisitive, or high‑growth environment.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, business integrations, or consolidation activities.
• Experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or product‑based organizations.
• ERP implementation, upgrade, or optimization experience.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization.
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Broad responsibility across accounting, reporting, process improvement, and M&A activities.
• Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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