Accounting Manager

Korn Ferry; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join its growing finance team in Sandy Springs, GA. This player-coach role blends day-to-day accounting with leadership responsibilities for 1–2 direct reports, driving close processes, reporting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and experience in private equity environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed company environment.
• Background supporting multi-entity or multi-location organizations.
• Experience improving processes and implementing scalable accounting controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review and prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Ensure timely, accurate internal financial reporting packages.
• Analyze results and investigate variances.
• Partner with Controller on management reporting and ad hoc analyses.
• Supervise and develop 1-2 direct reports.
• Review work for accuracy and promote growth.
• Establish priorities, workflows, and performance expectations.
• Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support AP, AR, fixed assets, accruals, and other processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with revenue recognition and other technical matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls.
• Serve as Sage ERP user to optimize reporting and workflows.
• Support automation and system enhancements as the company grows.
• Assist with integrations of acquisitions or new business lines.
• Coordinate external audits and lender reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership/mentoring

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Accounting Manager to join its growing finance organization. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will serve as a key member of the accounting team and help drive the integrity, efficiency, and scalability of the company's financial operations.

This is a true player-coach position, requiring an individual who can both execute day-to-day accounting responsibilities and provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to a small team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, private equity-backed environment, embraces change, and enjoys building processes that support rapid growth.

The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in monthly close activities, financial reporting, process improvement initiatives, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal financial reporting packages.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Partner with the Controller to support management reporting and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop 1-2 direct reports.
• Review work product for accuracy and completeness while promoting professional growth.
• Assist in establishing priorities, workflows, and performance expectations for the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

General Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger integrity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other accounting processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with revenue recognition and other technical accounting matters as applicable.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Serve as a key user within the Sage ERP environment and help optimize reporting and workflows.
• Support automation initiatives and system enhancements as the company continues to grow.
• Assist with the integration of acquisitions, new business lines, or operational changes when applicable.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate and support external audit activities.
• Assist with lender reporting, PE sponsor requests, and other stakeholder deliverables.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed company environment.
• Prior experience with Sage ERP.
• Background supporting multi-entity or multi-location organizations.
• Experience improving processes and implementing scalable accounting controls.

Compensation:

$120,000 - $140,000 salary plus 10% bonus