Manager of Corporate Accounting

CBIZ•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Corporate Accounting assists the Director of Corporate Accounting in leading key corporate close and accounting activities while managing and developing staff to deliver accurate, timely, and well-supported financial results. This role blends hands-on technical accounting oversight (reconciliations, equity, leases, and quarterly reporting support) with strong leadership, control-minded execution, and continuous improvement of close and reporting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred Or High School Diploma (or GED) and 7 years of experience in relevant field
Must have and preserve required licenses
Proficient use of applicable technology
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
Ability to travel as required by business
Active CPA designation (required).
Experience in corporate accounting with a strong understanding of the month-end/quarter-end close and account reconciliation review.
Ability to review and explain complex balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, debt/interest, derivatives/swaps) and ensure appropriate support.
Working knowledge of equity accounting activities (equity awards, share repurchases) and related tracking/reporting needs.
Exposure to lease accounting processes and the ability to supervise accurate entries and control execution.
Experience supporting external reporting deliverables through tie-outs, workbook review, and analytical review of financial statements.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and collaborate with staff and cross-functional partners.

Nice To Haves

Public entity financial statement audit experience from the Big 4 firms
Experience operating in a public traded company’s reporting cadence, including preparation and review support for 10-Q and 10-K tie-outs.
Familiarity with control design and execution (including SOX-related controls) and audit-ready documentation practices.
Advanced spreadsheet/workbook review skills to improve accuracy, consistency, and presentation of reporting schedules.
Experience leading or partnering on audit requests, including PBC preparation and issue remediation.
Experience with lease accounting tools/systems and/or equity administration platforms.
Ability to improve close and reporting processes through standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop staff, including goal setting, coaching, performance feedback, and day-to-day prioritization.
Assist the Director with leadership of the accounting team, including issue resolution and cross-functional coordination.
Review staff work products and reconciliations for completeness and accuracy, including consolidated cash, debt/interest, and swap/payroll bond activity.
Perform and oversee accounting for equity-related activity, including equity award tracking/reporting and share repurchase program reporting.
Serve as a reviewer for lease accounting, including supervision of lease entries and related control execution.
Perform accounting and reconciliation activities related to deferred compensation plans.
Support quarterly reporting through consolidated financial statement analysis (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
Prepare and/or support preparation of the statement of equity.
Review cash flow workbooks for accuracy and presentation quality.
Perform tie-outs to external reporting (e.g., 10-Q/10-K support schedules) and review investor presentation materials for numerical accuracy.