Accounting Manager: Lead Close, Controls & Cross‑Team Impact

CEI Fleet Collision and Safety; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Element Fleet Management in Owings Mills, MD, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team supporting the North American lease portfolio. You will oversee monthly close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls in a regulated environment.

You will mentor staff, partner with cross-functional teams on new initiatives, and drive automation and process improvements to enhance reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA designation required.
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and provide coaching, performance management, and development.
• Oversee monthly close process, review journal entries, and ensure timely reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and control compliance.
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reporting and variance analyses.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new products and initiatives while ensuring proper reporting.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and stronger internal controls.

Skills

US GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting (optional)

Tools

SQL

Power BI

ERP systems (SAP)

Snowflake

Blackline

Job description

Element Fleet Management in Owings Mills, MD, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team supporting the North American lease portfolio. You will oversee monthly close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls in a regulated environment.

You will mentor staff, partner with cross-functional teams on new initiatives, and drive automation and process improvements to enhance reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.