Accounting Manager

Element Fleet Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Element Fleet Management is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting activities for our North American lease portfolio. You will oversee the monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting while driving improvements and automation across processes.

You will manage four accounting professionals, collaborate with Finance and Operations, and ensure adherence to US GAAP and IFRS. This hybrid role offers location options in Owings Mills, MD or Hopkins, MN and a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA designation.
• Progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience leading accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel and cross-team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial close and journal entries.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure SOX compliance.
• Analyze results and provide management with insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new products and initiatives.
• Improve accounting processes through automation and standardization.
• Lead four accounting team members through development.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical judgment

Leadership / team management

Cross-team communication

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Master's degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Snowflake

BlackLine

SQL

Power BI

ERP systems

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.

Lead financial reporting, strengthen controls, and develop the accounting team supporting our North American lease portfolio.

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.

You will guide a team of four, strengthen financial controls, and partner with colleagues across Finance and the business as new initiatives and operational changes create accounting questions. This is an opportunity to combine hands‑on technical judgement with people leadership and practical process improvements.

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 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based. Element Fleet Management does not provide sponsorship or support for obtaining or maintaining work authorization for this position.

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.

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