Manager, Technical Accounting - Global Industrial

Motion; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC in Atlanta, GA seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting for Global Industrial to lead complex accounting areas including global lease accounting, acquisitions, and restructuring. The role partners with subsidiaries, Real Estate, Treasury, and external auditors to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

You will interpret new GAAP guidance (ASC 606, FASB/IASB), support SOX compliance, and guide policy with cross-functional teams while driving strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, formulas).
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global lease accounting function, overseeing close processes; review and approve lease entries; monitor controls; coordinate with subsidiaries and auditors.
• Perform technical accounting research and develop position papers for complex transactions.
• Evaluate derivatives, hedge accounting, and fair value disclosures; support policy governance and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Interpret new guidance from FASB/IASB/SEC; assess impact and propose solutions; ensure SOX alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to resolve accounting matters and lead special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

CPA certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Oracle PeopleSoft

Job description

The Manager, Technical Accounting for Global Industrial, supervises complex and high-visibility accounting areas, including global lease accounting, restructuring, and accounting for significant transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures. The position partners closely with subsidiaries, Real Estate, Treasury, Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding accounting integrity while supporting strategic business initiatives.

Responsibilities Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership

Lead the global lease accounting function, overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; review and approve lease accounting journal entries; monitor and enhance internal controls; proactively upscale and resolve matters with subsidiaries and leased equipment suppliers; and serve as the primary contact for auditor inquiries. Perform technical accounting research and develop formal position papers for complex or non-routine transactions. Evaluate derivatives, hedge accounting, and fair value measurement, including related disclosures. Participate in the development, enhancement, and governance of company-wide accounting policies (including revenue recognition under ASC 606). Interpret new accounting guidance from the FASB, IASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies, assess financial statement impact, propose implementation solutions. Ensure technical accounting conclusions align with SOX controls and audit requirements.

Mergers & Acquisitions / Strategic Transactions

Perform technical accounting requirements for material acquisitions, including valuation coordination, opening balance sheet preparation, and related documentation. Perform goodwill and long-lived asset impairment analyses, segmentation assessments, restructuring accounting, and other complex accounting areas.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Support quarterly and annual reporting processes as needed for technical matters. Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors on technical accounting issues.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Special Projects

Collaborate with Valuation, Treasury, Legal, and operational leaders to resolve accounting matters. Lead or support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects. Provide training and guidance to Finance teams on new accounting standards and policy updates. Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, formulas)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate accounting implications of business decisions
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative leader who drives cross-functional alignment
• Audit experience
• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft
• Leadership

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Primarily office-based in a professional, climate-controlled setting
• Extended computer use
• Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds)
• On-site presence required four (4) days per week; one (1) remote day permitted based on business needs
• Minimal travel (less than 5%); occasional extended hours during peak periods (e.g., month-end or year-end close).

Work Location: Atlanta, Georgia OR Birmingham, Alabama

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.