Accounting Manager

Smith Douglas Homes; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading new home builder is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting department. In this role, you will manage financial reporting, lead a team of accountants, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This full-time position is based in Woodstock, GA, and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Certified Great Place to Work

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Leadership and team development

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

MS Dynamics 365/Business Central

Job description

Accounting Manager at Smith Douglas Homes

Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and managing a team of accountants. This role plays a key part in the month-end and year-end close processes, audit preparation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of accounting professionals (e.g., Staff Accountants, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialists).
• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and analyze financial data and reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments (Finance, Operations, HR) to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist in maintaining SOX compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Stay current with evolving accounting regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is strongly preferred; experience with MS Dynamics 365/Business Central is a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

• Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles, analytical and problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, leadership and team development, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with standard working hours.
• Occasional extended hours during peak periods (month-end, year-end close, audits).

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a certified Drug Free Workplace.

About Smith Douglas Homes

New home builder, Smith Douglas was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as the 32nd largest builder in the Builder Top 100 Rankings. With over 40 years of industry experience, our mission is to enhance people’s quality of life, providing customers with the opportunity to own a quality-built, value-packed new home. Through proven, disciplined operations, we reduce costs and deliver quality craftsmanship.

We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work!

Our mantra: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit!”

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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We welcome applicants in Woodstock, GA and surrounding areas.