Accounting Manager (Charlotte)

The Team You Will Be Joining:

• Rapidly growing, multi-entity organization within the manufacturing and distribution space supporting customers across North America.
• Established company with a strong market presence, stable leadership team, and continued investment in operational growth and infrastructure.
• Collaborative, team-oriented accounting and finance environment that partners closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership.
• High-visibility role supporting one of the organization’s core business segments with direct impact on financial performance and decision-making.
• Fast-paced environment that values accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
• Organization focused on building scalable processes, strengthening reporting capabilities, and investing in top talent.

What They Offer You:

• Step into a high-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to accounting, operations, and executive leadership.
• Join a leadership team that actively invests in mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and strong retirement offerings.
• Thrive in a collaborative culture that welcomes fresh ideas and rewards initiative — process improvements and operational efficiencies aren't just encouraged, they're acted on.
• Make a tangible impact at a growing organization with real runway for expansion and evolution.
• Gain hands-on exposure to high-impact strategic initiatives spanning process improvement, systems modernization, M&A activity, and cross-functional operational projects.

Why This Role Is Important:

• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team while building the scalable processes and operational best practices needed to support a growing organization.
• Own the full close cycle — monthly, quarterly, and annual — ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting that leadership can rely on.
• Serve as a strategic cross-functional partner to operations, sales, and executive leadership, driving budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Elevate financial visibility through rigorous variance analysis, actionable reporting insights, and data-driven recommendations that influence decision-making.
• Strengthen the control environment by leading audit readiness, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives that enhance the integrity of accounting operations.
• Take a leading role in financial analytics, systems modernization, and high-impact special projects that directly support company growth and operational efficiency.

The Background That Fits:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior leadership or team management responsibility.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working within multi-entity, manufacturing, distribution, or operationally complex business environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, or similar cloud-based platforms.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally, communicate effectively with leadership, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred, though strong operational accounting leadership experience will also be highly valued.