Accounting Manager: Close, Controls & Team Leadership

TalentBridge; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and holiday pay

Job summary

TalentBridge is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and support ongoing growth. The role focuses on accurate month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, strong internal controls, and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical accounting with strong leadership, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and scalable reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience overseeing accounting processes and/or team members.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-location, or similarly complex accounting environment strongly preferred.
• Previous experience reviewing the work of others and providing coaching or oversight to accounting professionals.
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit schedules and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and create more efficient, scalable accounting procedures.
• Strong systems aptitude with experience working in ERP and financial reporting environments.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other recurring accounting activities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Support the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and internal financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting accuracy across a multi-entity and/or multi-location environment, including intercompany activity and related reconciliations.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded appropriately and consistently in accordance with U.S. GAAP and established company policies.
• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team, providing guidance, feedback, and clear expectations.
• Partner with accounting leadership to maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the close, automate manual processes, improve reporting, and increase efficiency within the accounting function.
• Assist with external audit requests, schedules, documentation, and other year-end requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance and operational teams to research and resolve accounting issues and improve the accuracy of financial information.
• Support accounting system improvements, implementations, integrations, and other process-enhancement initiatives.
• Assist accounting leadership with special projects and additional accounting initiatives as needed.

Skills

U.S. GAAP proficiency

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

TalentBridge is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and support ongoing growth. The role focuses on accurate month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, strong internal controls, and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical accounting with strong leadership, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and scalable reporting.