Accounting Senior Manager, Business Initiatives

Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Manager of Accounting Business Initiatives serves as a strategic partner to the accounting leadership team, driving operational excellence and enabling successful execution of high-impact initiatives. This role is ideal for a process-minded, results-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments, can navigate ambiguity, and has the ability to influence across functions. Acting as a liaison between accounting leadership and internal stakeholders, you will prioritize initiatives, lead cross-functional projects, and ensure accountability for deliverables-all while identifying efficiencies and fostering continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on issue resolution and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, technical accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills; comfortable "living in the gray" and making sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and explain technical topics to non-financial stakeholders.
• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for efficiency and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Workday and exposure to cross-functional projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with accounting leadership to plan, execute, and monitor strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Lead and manage multiple audits and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Serve as a bridge between technical accounting and business operations, translating complex concepts for non-accounting audiences.
• Oversee project management activities for cross-functional initiatives, including scoping, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
• Drive process optimization and implement best practices to improve workflows and internal controls.
• Maintain accountability for reporting and communication processes across the accounting organization.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal control standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees