Accounting Manager: Lead Growth & Process Improvement

Accountants One, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountants One, Inc. is assisting a long-time client in Atlanta to identify an Accounting Manager for their corporate office.

The role will lead and develop a five-person accounting team, drive process improvements, and maximize use of technology to streamline close cycles and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with leadership, oversee month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate internal and external audits, and deliver accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Business degree in Accounting with strong month-end close experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and working knowledge of GAAP.
• Insurance industry and Statutory accounting knowledge.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports and projections.
• Forecasting and profitability analysis experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounting operations and staff, including AR/AP, daily banking, and reconciliations.
• Responsible for the month-end close process and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Analyzing financial results with respect to profits, trends, and budgets.
• Design, implement, and maintain controls over financial reporting.
• Ensure records comply with US GAAP and statutory accounting.
• Coordinating and reviewing state filings and premium tax returns.
• Developing and maintaining accounting policies and systems (GL, annual statement, premium tax).
• Coordinate regulatory filings including licenses and assessments.
• Implement new accounting policies to meet objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and related activities.
• Involvement in accounting projects and process improvements.

Skills

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Audits coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accountants One, Inc. is assisting a long-time client in Atlanta to identify an Accounting Manager for their corporate office.

The role will lead and develop a five-person accounting team, drive process improvements, and maximize use of technology to streamline close cycles and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with leadership, oversee month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate internal and external audits, and deliver accurate financial statements.