Accounting Manager

Summary Our large, rapidly growing manufacturing client is seeking a motivated Accounting Manager to lead an accounting team within a dynamic and evolving environment. This role will sit within the corporate headquarters in the South Park area of Charlotte while overseeing accounting activities and financial reporting support across multiple plant locations. The Accounting Manager will oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, manage the month‑end close process, and partner cross‑functionally with operations, sales, plant leadership, and corporate finance teams to support financial reporting, forecasting, and overall business performance initiatives. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in driving process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy, strengthening operational visibility, and supporting strategic financial initiatives across multiple divisions and manufacturing facilities. This position offers strong visibility to leadership, exposure to various sectors within manufacturing, and excellent long‑term growth potential within the organization and broader corporate structure.Compensation $120,000 – $130,000 base salary (possibly higher depending on experience) - No bonusSchedule Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location Charlotte, NC (SouthPark area)Responsibilities Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the general accounting team, including performance management, coaching, and career developmentAssign, delegate, and coordinate accounting activities to ensure departmental objectives and deadlines are achievedManage the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes across multiple divisions, ensuring timely and accurate financial reportingReview and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement packagesRespond to inquiries from operations, sales, and corporate departments related to financial statements and general ledger activityPartner cross‑functionally with operational and corporate leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activitiesAnalyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, including P&L, balance sheet, capital expenditures, and cash flowIdentify and communicate key financial variances, trends, risks, and opportunities to managementAssist with interim and annual audit processes and support audit requestsDevelop ad hoc financial analyses and reporting for operations and executive leadershipDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, analytics, and accounting processesIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance accuracy through process optimization and documentationParticipate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and operational finance analyses as requested by finance leadershipLead and participate in collaborative on‑site meetings and cross‑functional initiatives on a regular basisQualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field required5+ years of progressive accounting experience2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experienceManufacturing industry experience requiredStrong understanding of general accounting, financial reporting, and month‑end close processesAdvanced Excel skills requiredERP system experience required (Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment#J-18808-Ljbffr