Corporate Accounting Manager

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a senior corporate accountant to own the accounting for multiple corporate entities in Charlotte, NC. You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, review journal entries, and coordinate reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Join a growing finance function where you will collaborate with executive management, treasury, and reporting teams, driving process improvements and system automation to enhance data integrity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant corporate or industry accounting experience.
• Experience taking ownership of the accounting for one or more entities or business units.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial close processes.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Strong account reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and identify and resolve issues.
• ERP, multi-entity, and accounting process automation experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting for the company's corporate entities, including the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records and reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain the integrity of the corporate general ledger and oversee accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, intercompany activity, and other corporate-level transactions.
• Prepare corporate financial statements and management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Manage, develop, and provide direction to the corporate accounting team.
• Support treasury activities, company-wide cash forecasting, and preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes.
• Champion process improvement, automation, and adoption of technology and systems to improve efficiency and data integrity.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Financial close

Analytical skills

Leadership

Multi-entity accounting

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

• Join the corporate accounting team of a large, growing organization with a significant national presence and thousands of employees across North America
• Work closely with the broader Finance organization, executive management, and operating company accounting teams
• Lead and develop a corporate accounting team that currently includes one direct report
• Work in a hands‑on environment where you will own the accounting for multiple corporate entities
• Join a growing corporate function where the scope and responsibilities of the team will continue to evolve

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Join the corporate accounting team of a large, growing organization with a significant national presence and thousands of employees across North America
• Work closely with the broader Finance organization, executive management, and operating company accounting teams
• Lead and develop a corporate accounting team that currently includes one direct report
• Work in a hands‑on environment where you will own the accounting for multiple corporate entities
• Join a growing corporate function where the scope and responsibilities of the team will continue to evolve

LOCATION

• Charlotte, NC

What They Offer You

• Opportunity to take ownership of the accounting operations for multiple corporate entities
• Broad exposure across corporate accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and cash forecasting
• Opportunity to lead and develop the corporate accounting function as the organization continues to grow
• Ability to improve accounting processes, controls, and technology across the function
• High visibility and regular interaction with Finance leadership and operating company accounting teams

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Own the accounting for the company's corporate entities, including the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records and reporting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain the integrity of the corporate general ledger and oversee accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, intercompany activity, and other corporate-level transactions
• Prepare corporate financial statements and management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner
• Manage, develop, and provide direction to the corporate accounting team
• Support treasury activities, company-wide cash forecasting, and preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes
• Champion process improvement, automation, and adoption of technology and systems to improve efficiency and data integrity

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant corporate or industry accounting experience
• Experience taking ownership of the accounting for one or more entities or business units
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial close processes
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with monthly and annual financial close processes
• Strong account reconciliation and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and identify and resolve issues
• ERP, multi-entity, and accounting process automation experience preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required