Assistant Finance Manager

Sporting News • Charlotte, NC

2d • $60,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Finance Manager professional to join our global finance team. This role is vital to the smooth operation of our financial processes and will support key functions including accounts payable and receivable, month-end reporting, payroll reconciliation, and year-end audit support. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.

This role can be done remotely, or hybrid from our Charlotte, NC office, and reports into our Finance Manager. The anticipated start date for this role is on or before April 1, 2026.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices
• Experience with AP/AR processes and payroll reconciliation
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting audits or year-end financial processes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and chasing outstanding receivables.
• Support month-end accounting tasks, including maintaining the fixed asset register, calculating and posting prepayments and accruals, and preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile payroll entries to ensure accurate integration between payroll and general ledger.
• Manage banking activities, including daily cashflow monitoring, reconciliations, and forecasting to support financial planning.
• Assist in year-end account preparation, including audit schedules and providing documentation to external auditors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed