Corporate Accounting Manager: Close Leader & Automation Projects

American & Efird LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Textiles in Charlotte, NC seeks a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day corporate accounting function and contribute hands-on to month-end close, reconciliations, and technical accounting matters. This working manager role also drives process improvements and collaborates with auditors.

The ideal candidate has a strong record of leadership in accounting, solid GAAP knowledge, and the ability to mentor a team while delivering high-quality close processes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Balance leading a team of accountants and participating in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, to complete close on time and to support balance sheet reconciliation preparation and review.
• Support and manage the daily operations of the corporate accounting team, including review of journal entries, balance sheet-reconciliations, accounting position papers prepared by the Financial Reporting team, and audit requests.
• Support the Assistant Corporate Controller in ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies within the accounting department.
• Improve efficiency of month end close for the company, including working cross-functionally with broader disaggregated financial teams to support improvement in other areas.
• Support the external audit process, working closely with the Assistant Corporate Controller and auditors to ensure timely and efficient audits, with minimal audit findings.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the Corporate Controller and Assistant Corporate Controller and other members of the leadership team regarding pace and progress of initiatives.
• Foster an environment of learning and development that goes beyond reporting results and helps to identify and improve performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (a bonus)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coda

JDE

Job description

Elevate Textiles in Charlotte, NC seeks a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day corporate accounting function and contribute hands-on to month-end close, reconciliations, and technical accounting matters. This working manager role also drives process improvements and collaborates with auditors.

The ideal candidate has a strong record of leadership in accounting, solid GAAP knowledge, and the ability to mentor a team while delivering high-quality close processes in a fast-paced