Senior Accounting Manager: Close, GAAP, & Team Leadership

Whistle Express Car Wash; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistle Express Car Wash is seeking a senior accounting professional to lead month-end close, manage a growing accounting team, and oversee fixed assets accounting. The role requires GAAP expertise and experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, in a fast-paced multi-location environment.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, provide variance analyses, coordinate with external auditors, and drive process improvements across accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 5–6+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• Experience mentoring associates or a team.
• Experience in both public and private industry is a plus.
• Experience in a multi-location, multi-divisional environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with high-volume fixed assets accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accountants while maintaining a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Oversee fixed assets accounting and reporting for a large and growing asset base.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and review key account reconciliations.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly reporting packages, ensuring compliance with lease reporting requirements.
• Perform monthly P&L analysis and provide meaningful variance analysis and insights.
• Serve as one of the key contacts for external auditors and support audit activities.
• Utilize NetSuite ERP to maintain, improve, and streamline accounting processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.
• Lead the team in developing SOPs and other internal documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, FP&A and other departments to support cross-functional financial needs.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

Whistle Express Car Wash is seeking a senior accounting professional to lead month-end close, manage a growing accounting team, and oversee fixed assets accounting. The role requires GAAP expertise and experience with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, in a fast-paced multi-location environment.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, provide variance analyses, coordinate with external auditors, and drive process improvements across accounting functions.