Senior Manager of Accounting- Rebates & Commission

TalentBridge; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

TalentBridge in Calhoun, GA seeks a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead rebate and commission accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. This full-time role requires strong GAAP/SEC knowledge and proven leadership to drive process improvements.

The position collaborates with IT and finance on system enhancements, supports audits, and manages internal controls to ensure accurate financial statements and disclosures for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8-10 years of accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of management or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, GL accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rebate and commission accounting operations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and document explanations for reporting.
• Ensure GAAP, IAS, SEC requirements, and internal controls are met.
• Review and approve customer contract setups in rebate systems.
• Review rebate and commission payments for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Support financial statement footnotes, SEC filings, and annual reports.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams on system enhancements.
• Lead UAT for system implementations and upgrades.
• Lead accounting activities for mergers, acquisitions, and transitions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve controls.
• Coordinate audits with internal and external auditors.
• Coach and develop accounting staff and manage workloads.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable team culture.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Vistex

ReconNET

Job description

Senior Manager of Accounting

Location: Calhoun, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting to oversee rebate and commission accounting operations, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. This leadership role is responsible for managing the month-end close process, reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and supporting accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting experience, strong technical knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and a proven ability to lead a team while driving process improvements. This individual will also play a key role in system implementations, acquisitions, audit coordination, and cross-functional initiatives related to rebate and commission accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily rebate and commission accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned accounting areas.

• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.

• Analyze financial data, investigate fluctuations, and document explanations to support accurate financial reporting.

• Ensure accounting activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Accounting Standards (IAS), applicable SEC requirements, and internal controls.

• Review and approve customer contract setups within rebate accounting systems.

• Review and approve rebate and commission payments to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual terms and company policies.

• Support the preparation of financial statement footnotes, SEC filings, and annual shareholder reports.

• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to prioritize system enhancements and projects related to rebate and commission accounting.

• Perform, review, and approve user acceptance testing (UAT) for system implementations, upgrades, conversions, and other technology initiatives.

• Lead accounting activities associated with mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and process transitions.

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, improve workflows, and enhance departmental efficiency.

• Coordinate quarterly and annual audits, serving as a primary liaison for internal and external auditors.

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, establishing priorities, delegating responsibilities, and monitoring team performance.

• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team environment.

• Perform additional accounting and leadership responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.

• 8-10 years of relevant accounting experience.

• 3-5 years of management or team leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.

• Experience overseeing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial close activities.

• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, delegate effectively, and meet reporting deadlines.

• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

• Experience with rebate and commission accounting.

• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and preparation of financial statement disclosures.

• Experience with accounting and ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards (JDE), Vistex, or ReconNET.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, software conversions, or upgrades.

• Background in SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit management.

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Accounting Expertise: Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to ensure compliance with applicable reporting standards.

• People Management: Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and manage a team of accounting professionals.

• Strategic Thinking: Understanding of broader organizational goals and the ability to align accounting initiatives with business objectives.

• Process Improvement: Proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.

• Communication: Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate complex financial information clearly.

• Adaptability: Comfortable managing changing priorities, multiple projects, and evolving business processes.

• Professional Judgment: Demonstrates maturity, resourcefulness, sound decision-making, and discretion when navigating complex accounting matters.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Full-time leadership position based in Calhoun, Georgia.

• Direct management responsibility for accounting team members.

• Occasional business travel may be required.

• Must be comfortable collaborating with IT, finance, and other cross-functional teams on accounting operations and system-related initiatives.

Opportunity Overview

This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting leader to oversee critical financial operations, develop a team, and contribute to accounting process improvements and strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with effective people leadership and a commitment to accurate, compliant financial reporting.

“ TalentBridge employees are eligible for many benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) and holiday pay!”