Accounting Manager

5C; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Culture of agility and innovation

Key role in scalable finance operations

Job summary

A leading data center company in the United States is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree, and CPA certification is preferred. This role involves supervising a team, ensuring timely financial closes, and enhancing internal controls while contributing to a fast-growing business environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior public accounting experience valued.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and process improvement.
• Public accounting experience valued.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants.
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of financial books.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Serve as primary contact for external audits and audits support.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, HR on finance initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

This range is provided by 5C. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager is a mid-level leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing leadership to a team of accounting professionals. Acting as a bridge between staff accountants and senior finance leadership (Controller, CFO), this role will drive accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement while supporting the rapid growth of our organization.

What You’ll Be Contributing

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, and AP/AR specialists.
• Oversee workload distribution, performance reviews, and training.

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Ensure timely and accurate closing of monthly, quarterly, and year-end books.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Produce accurate internal and external financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (or IFRS), company policies, and audit standards.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain, test, and enhance internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with SOX (if applicable), tax regulations, and corporate governance standards.

Audit Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting functions.
• Support system implementations and upgrades (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A, operations, HR, and other business units on finance-related matters.
• Provide accounting insight to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

Skills & Qualifications

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.

Experience

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior public accounting experience valued.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and process improvement.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks).
• Advanced Excel and strong data analysis/reporting capabilities.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and internal controls frameworks.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven and fast-growth environment.

Why Join Us

At 5C Data Centers, you will:

• Join a company at the forefront of hyperscale data center expansion.
• Work in a culture that values agility, innovation, and collaboration.
• Play a key role in shaping scalable finance operations to support rapid business growth.

Gain opportunities for career advancement in a high-impact leadership role.