Senior Accounting Manager

6 Degrees Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounting Senior Manager in Atlanta, ideally suited for a CPA with strong GAAP knowledge and leadership skills. The role involves overseeing month-end close activities, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements within a retail environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and retail accounting practices.
• Prior Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close activities including journal entry review and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal financial reporting processes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and implement financial systems/tools.

Skills

GAAP Compliance

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Our client in Atlanta, GA is hiring for the role of Accounting Senior Manager. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a CPA with deep technical accounting knowledge and a passion for process improvement. The role is highly visible and influential, partnering across departments to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who can mentor a team and navigate the complexities of retail accounting.

• Responsibilities:
• Oversee monthly close activities including journal entry review, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal financial reporting processes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and implement financial systems/tools.
• Coordinate external audits and manage internal control procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and active CPA license.7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and retail accounting practices.
• Prior Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail

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