Manager, Accounting - Corporate

Forward Air • Coppell, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting - Corporate leads complex accounting activities and helps ensure an accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial close and reporting process. The role oversees corporate accounting functions including general ledger accounting, treasury, insurance accounting, equity compensation, intercompany accounting, debt accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting support. The Manager maintains internal controls, supports audit and compliance activities, and provides technical accounting guidance across the organization. They work with HR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and executive leadership to support accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions. The role also contributes to staff development, process improvement, and the ongoing enhancement of accounting policies and procedures.

The position is 100% onsite and involves travel for related meetings and events. Other duties may be assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with equity compensation accounting, intercompany accounting, consolidations, debt accounting, and financial reporting.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including lookups, macros, and visualizations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and navigate a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality when handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Proficiency with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and web conferencing tools such as Teams, Zoom, and Webex.
• Comfort commuting to and working in a 100% onsite setting, with travel for related meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Experience supporting public company reporting requirements, including earnings support, proxy reporting, and compensation disclosures.
• Prior experience with Oracle Financials Cloud modules; similar ERP experience such as Workday or SAP is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring assigned accounts, journal entries, and reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Review profit and loss statements, balance sheet activity, reserves, expense trends, allocations, reclassifications, and other accounting analyses.
• Oversee capitalization of salaries and related accounting activities.
• Administer treasury and cash management processes, including cash reconciliations, cash research, and resolution of outstanding items.
• Manage accounting and reporting for group health plans, insurance programs, workers' compensation reserves, vehicle liability reserves, and related actuarial analyses.
• Coordinate annual workers' compensation insurance audits and related reporting requirements.
• Administer equity compensation programs, including share-based compensation accounting, equity rollforwards, coordination with external administrators, and earnings-per-share calculations.
• Prepare and review intercompany accounting activities, elimination entries, affiliated company balances, and consolidation reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare revenue accruals and related analyses; partner with Accounts Receivable to investigate revenue-related variances and exceptions.
• Prepare and analyze operational metrics for management reporting, earnings support, MD&A reporting, and business performance analysis.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Support the design, execution, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal controls and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare and review debt-related accounting entries, interest expense calculations, debt rollforwards, and supporting schedules.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting, including earnings analyses, stock compensation disclosures, proxy reporting schedules, compensation disclosures, EBITDA calculations, and adjusted earnings analyses.
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for internal and external audit requests; provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship to accounting staff.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable teams to support accounting, reporting, and business objectives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager