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 bonus Schedule 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 development Assign, delegate, and coordinate accounting activities to ensure departmental objectives and deadlines are achieved Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes across multiple divisions, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement packages Respond to inquiries from operations, sales, and corporate departments related to financial statements and general ledger activity Partner cross‑functionally with operational and corporate leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, including P&L, balance sheet, capital expenditures, and cash flow Identify and communicate key financial variances, trends, risks, and opportunities to management Assist with interim and annual audit processes and support audit requests Develop ad hoc financial analyses and reporting for operations and executive leadership Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, analytics, and accounting processes Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance accuracy through process optimization and documentation Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and operational finance analyses as requested by finance leadership Lead and participate in collaborative on‑site meetings and cross‑functional initiatives on a regular basis Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field required 5+ years of progressive accounting experience 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience Manufacturing industry experience required Strong understanding of general accounting, financial reporting, and month‑end close processes Advanced Excel skills required ERP system experience required (Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment #J-18808-Ljbffr