Accounting Manager

Wastequip•Kannapolis, NC

About The Position

Accounting Manager Supervise and develop an Accounting team through hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and career development to ensure efficient operations and support a growing organization while maintaining high professional standards. Assign, delegate, and coordinate staff responsibilities to ensure departmental goals and deadlines are consistently achieved. Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements for one of the three company’s business segments. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and resolve cross-functional inquiries related to financial statements and general ledger activity. Collaborate with sales, operations, and corporate partners to analyze financial performance and support budgeting and forecasting activities. Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts across P&L, balance sheet, capital expenditures, and cash flow; communicate key findings to management. Assist with interim and annual external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and responses to auditor inquiries. Develop and utilize financial analytics to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvement initiatives. Implement and document process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within accounting and reporting functions. Support special projects and corporate initiatives by providing ad hoc financial analysis, including acquisition support, system implementations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or people-management role
Strong proficiency with financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proven analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Experience analyzing complex transactions and applying U.S. GAAP appropriately
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA in Accounting preferred
Experience with cloud-based ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and NetSuite; BlackLine experience a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop an Accounting team through hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and career development
Assign, delegate, and coordinate staff responsibilities
Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations
Collaborate with sales, operations, and corporate partners to analyze financial performance and support budgeting and forecasting activities
Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts across P&L, balance sheet, capital expenditures, and cash flow
Assist with interim and annual external audits
Develop and utilize financial analytics to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvement initiatives
Implement and document process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
Support special projects and corporate initiatives by providing ad hoc financial analysis, including acquisition support, system implementations, and cost-reduction initiatives