Accounting Manager: Close, Controls & Process Improvement

Datavant; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking an Accounting Manager reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager to oversee the general ledger and the close process in a high-volume, multi-entity environment. This hands-on role partners with teams to resolve issues, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements.

You will lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheets; CPA preferred; requires US GAAP expertise and experience with NetSuite, FloQast,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls, including SOX requirements.
• Experience reviewing accounting deliverables and leading close activities, projects, or team members.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, multi-entity environment with evolving priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to resolve issues independently and escalation matters appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring appropriate documentation and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Review account activity and fluctuations, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with business partners to resolve accounting issues.
• Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager to establish priorities, coordinate deliverables, and proactively communicate risks, resource needs, and close-related issues.
• Provide guidance and review support to accounting team members, promoting accountability, knowledge sharing, and high-quality work.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls, following initiatives through completion.
• Collaborate with the Controllership team and cross-functional partners on financial reporting, audit requests, system implementations, and other projects.
• Support M&A integration activities, including aligning accounting processes, reconciling balances, and transitioning close responsibilities.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

SOX controls

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Ownership mindset

Multi-entity environment

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Google Workspace

FloQast

Job description

Datavant is seeking an Accounting Manager reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager to oversee the general ledger and the close process in a high-volume, multi-entity environment. This hands-on role partners with teams to resolve issues, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements.

You will lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheets; CPA preferred; requires US GAAP expertise and experience with NetSuite, FloQast,