Accounting/Finance - Senior Accountant

NearU, and Affiliate Regional HVAC Branches•Charlotte, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Accountant will lead the accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for several branch locations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial results, driving process improvements, supporting operational leaders with financial insights, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. The position requires both a hands-on approach to day-to-day accounting and the ability to lead a high-performing team through growth and change. NearU is a people-centric, process-driven, and technology-enabled customer service platform dedicated to revolutionizing the home services industry by vastly improving the customer and employee experience. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accounting to join our growing organization. This role will oversee accounting operations for multiple branch entities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and delivering accurate and timely financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of private equity accounting, multi-entity consolidations, and advanced financial reporting skills. The Senior Accountant will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina (Monday-Thursday on-site, Friday remote). This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced, high-energy individual looking to be a key contributor to the growth of NearU. The candidate will thrive in an environment focused on growth and be a key contributor to the corporate accounting team. This is an opportunity for the candidate who enjoys operating in an environment of continuous change and thrives in bringing efficiency and accuracy to the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in private equity or multi-entity environments.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidations, and financial reporting.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage Intacct, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with private equity fund structures and reporting requirements.
Experience in multi-branch or multi-entity accounting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and consolidate financial statements for multiple branch entities.
Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for all branches.
Ensure proper allocation of revenues, expenses, and intercompany transactions.
Manage journal entries and account reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and other applicable financial regulations.
Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits.
Develop and implement effective internal controls across branches.
Track portfolio company performance and related financial metrics.
Collaborate with branch-level finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices.
Provide support and training to branch staff on accounting systems and processes.
Leverage accounting software to streamline financial processes across branches.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Partner with corporate finance to streamline reporting and transaction processing.
Identify and implement process efficiencies in accounting, reporting, and controls.
Leverage ERP systems and financial reporting tools to enhance accuracy and speed of close.
Support systems integrations, M&A activities, and organizational change as needed.