Accounting Manager (56085)

APPLIED TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC•Marietta, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in operational accounting and the seamless integration of newly acquired companies within the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. This role manages the accounting workstream for all M&A activity, ensuring acquired entities are aligned with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, corporate policies, and consolidated reporting standards. The position supports monthly close, reporting, team leadership, and process improvement while partnering across multiple corporate functions. This role combines operational accounting with structured integration work to support the company's acquisition-driven growth model. The position requires strong technical accounting skills, effective team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to standardize processes and ensure the successful onboarding of newly acquired entities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
5 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and internal control principles.
Experience with ERP systems; system migration exposure preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques.
Ability to manage and improve accounting processes.
Ability to research accounting issues and prepare supporting documentation.
Ability to maintain legal and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

Manage and participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Ensure accurate, high-quality financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
Support consolidated reporting and audit deliverables.
Lead, coach, and develop Staff Accountants, fostering learning, accountability, and collaboration.
Lead the accounting workstream for all acquisition integrations.
Manage onboarding of acquired entity accounting teams and ensure consistent adoption of corporate policies.
Maintain and improve accounting integration playbooks, checklists, and timelines.
Coordinate with M&A, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations to ensure smooth and aligned integration outcomes.
Support ERP onboarding and promote system and process standardization across acquired entities.
Identify gaps in financial data, processes, and controls within acquired entities and ensure timely remediation.
Recommend and implement improvements to processes, workflows, and internal controls.
Identify issues quickly and drive cross-functional resolution.
Support special projects and system improvements.