Accounting Manager

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Charlotte, NC is seeking an accountant who owns the month-end close, partners with leadership, and seeks to improve processes. This onsite role offers exposure across the organization and growth as the company grows.

You'll work closely with an experienced Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and gain broader exposure beyond traditional accounting responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong month-end close experience and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Work with leadership to keep accounting operations running smoothly and provide insight into the numbers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen controls.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, financial reports, and key accounting schedules.
• Collaborate with teams across the business and broaden exposure beyond traditional accounting.

Skills

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Communication with leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA (or progress toward)

Job description

You're an accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving the way things are done, and having a visible impact on the business, this is an opportunity worth considering. You'll work closely with experienced leadership while gaining exposure across the organization and building toward greater responsibility as the company grows.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the month-end close process and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Work closely with leadership to keep accounting operations running smoothly and provide insight into the numbers.
• Look for better ways to get things done by improving processes, reducing inefficiencies, and strengthening controls.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, financial reports, and key accounting schedules.
• Partner with teams across the business and gain exposure beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong month-end close experience and confidence managing key pieces of the close independently.
• A problem-solving mindset and experience improving accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized in a fast-moving environment.

Experience That Will Help You Stand Out

• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience preparing or analyzing financial reporting packages.
• Manufacturing accounting experience or public accounting experience supporting manufacturing clients.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with different teams and levels of leadership.
• Motivation to continue learning and grow into greater responsibility.

You'll Want to Consider It

• Work directly with an experienced Controller who values mentorship and professional development.
• Step into a visible role where your ideas and accounting expertise can make an impact.
• Join a growing organization where there is room to expand your responsibilities and advance your career.
• Gain exposure to both the accounting and operational sides of the business.
• Be part of a collaborative team with approachable leadership and long-term growth potential.

This is a fully onsite opportunity located in Charlotte, NC.