Finance Accounting Manager

AT-PAC; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AT-PAC in Roswell, GA seeks a senior accounting leader to run the full accounting function, ensure GAAP compliance, and guide financial reporting in a fast-paced, global environment. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic oversight, building a strong team and aligning with Finance leadership. CPA preferred and construction/project-based accounting experience is highly valued. Leadership and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred or pursuing.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous controller or senior accounting leadership experience required.
• Experience managing an accounting team and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, revenue recognition, cost controls, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full accounting cycle: AP, AR, GL, payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes with GAAP compliance.
• Develop and lead accounting team, oversee staff and senior accountants.
• Prepare and present financial statements, analyses, and key metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.
• Coordinate audit preparations, tax support, and external advisor interactions.
• Institute strong internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Forecasting & budgeting

Audit support

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP accounting system

Excel

Month-end close tooling

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a strong Finance resource to lead the accounting function and provide financial oversight across AP, AR, general ledger, month-end close, reporting, controls, and team leadership.

This is a higher-level leadership role ideal for a hands-on, strategic accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, construction or project-based accounting experience, and the ability to lead a growing accounting team in a fast-paced global environment.

• Lead and manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.


• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.


• Manage and develop an accounting team, including direct oversight of AP, AR, staff/senior accountants, and accounting leadership.


• Prepare, review, and present financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and key financial metrics.


• Provide accurate accounting information and analysis to support Finance leadership.


• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and workflow efficiencies.


• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives.


• Assist with managing audit preparation, tax support, compliance reporting, and coordination with external advisors.


• Partner with operational teams to reinforce accounting policies, documentation standards, cut‑off requirements, and other accounting best practices.


• Own resolution of accounting and close‑related issues, independently researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and developing recommended solutions before escalation.


• Establish clear ownership, standardized processes, close calendars, reconciliation standards, and accountability across the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.


• CPA strongly preferred


• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience required.


• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience required.


• Experience managing an accounting team required.


• Strong experience with month‑end close, financial reporting, AP, AR, general ledger, internal controls, and audit support.


• Commercial construction, construction services, project‑based accounting, or global company experience strongly preferred.


• Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, job costing, WIP reporting, and cost controls.


• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/accounting system experience.


• Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Safety and Securit y : Observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions,


• Communication : Good written and verbal communication, organized thought processes, polite and respectful of others, adapts presentations to the audience.


• Workload Management : Timely completion of projects, makes time for unplanned assignments, adapts to changing priorities.


• Ethics and Integrity : Perceived fairness; tolerance; honesty; consistent in application of policies and procedures. Works with integrity; Upholds organizational values.


• Flexibility : Able to adapt behavior, opinions, tactics, and strategies to different situations, individuals, or changing priorities.

Teamwork : Respects all members; solicits other’s opinions; supports and complies with team decisions; shares useful