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Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee operations, month-end close, and financial reporting for a private equity portfolio. You will manage general ledger, internal controls, and cash forecasting while driving process improvements and staff development.

The role requires extensive experience, CPA preferred, and a track record of coordinating audits and multi-entity financials. This position offers on-site presence at our Charlotte, NC headquarters and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of progressive accounting experience across public accounting, consulting, or industry roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience overseeing accounting operations and owning financial statements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audits, and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with modern ERP systems.
• Experience in private equity, multi-entity environments, or high-growth companies is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounting operations including month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standardized procedures.
• Oversee cash management activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, fixed asset investments, and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners, including lender reporting.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Accounting Operations

Month-End Close

General Ledger Management

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Forecasting

Internal Controls

Audit Coordination

Mentoring

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Certification

Tools

Modern ERP Systems

Job description

Lead and oversee accounting operations for clients, including month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls
Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger management, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
Ensure accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting
Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standardized procedures
Oversee cash management activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, fixed asset investments, and cash flow forecasting
Manage annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners, including lender reporting
Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen financial accuracy and reduce close-cycles
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with finance and operations
Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership to support business performance
Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Act as liaison between private equity sponsor and portfolio company leadership

Requirements

• 10 - 20 years of progressive accounting experience across public accounting, consulting, or industry roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience overseeing accounting operations and owning financial statements
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audits, and financial reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with modern ERP systems
• Experience in private equity, multi-entity environments, or high-growth companies is highly valued

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, with a strong focus on process improvements and team development. Proven ability to provide financial insights and manage relationships with external auditors and stakeholders in private equity environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Progressive Accounting Experience
• CPA Certification
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Internal Controls Management
• Advanced Excel Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounting Operations
• Month-End Close
• General Ledger Management
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting
• Reconciliations
• Audit Coordination
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Communication
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Private Equity
• Multi-Entity Environments
• High-Growth Companies

Tools & Technologies

• Modern ERP Systems