Corporate Accounting Manager

Job Description

Corporate Accounting Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Local Candidates Only
Compensation: $150,000 to $155,000 Base Salary plus Annual Bonus
Type: Direct Hire
Presented by: The Intersect Group
Company Overview


The Intersect Group is partnering with a large, established organization with significant operations and a complex corporate accounting environment. The company offers the stability and resources of a mature business combined with an evolving finance organization focused on transformation, operational excellence, and continued improvement. With a collaborative culture and a strong history of developing internal talent, this is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader seeking technical depth, executive visibility, and long term career growth.


Role Summary

The Corporate Accounting Manager will join a lean, high visibility corporate accounting team and oversee several complex technical accounting areas while supporting broader controllership initiatives. Reporting to senior accounting leadership, this individual will manage one team member and partner closely with Treasury, FP&A, and other finance functions.


This role is ideal for a progressive accounting professional who enjoys technical accounting, leadership, and working across multiple areas rather than operating within a narrow specialty. The position offers exposure to ASC 842 lease accounting, equity compensation, restructuring activities, internally developed software, reserves, US GAAP, SOX compliance, and corporate reporting.


Key Responsibilities
• Own global lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including controls, reporting, and compliance
• Oversee accounting and reporting related to stock based compensation and other equity transactions
• Manage restructuring accounting activities, control testing, supporting schedules, and financial statement disclosures
• Review accounting for internally developed software and technology related transactions
• Ensure assigned accounting areas comply with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and established internal controls
• Support analysis and financial reporting for complex reserves and other balance sheet matters
• Manage and develop one direct report while providing technical guidance and review
• Partner with Treasury, FP&A, controllership, and other finance leaders on corporate accounting initiatives


Key Requirements
• Progressive corporate accounting experience with demonstrated growth into management or leadership responsibilities
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands on experience applying US GAAP
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting, stock based compensation, equity accounting, software capitalization, or similarly complex accounting areas
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, financial reporting, and control testing
• Experience managing, supervising, or developing accounting professionals
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze complex financial information
• Strong analytical and technical problem solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to partner across accounting and finance functions


Preferred Skills
• CPA certification
• Combination of Big 4 or public accounting and progressive industry experience
• Experience working within a large, complex corporate environment
• Manufacturing or similarly complex operational accounting experience
• Experience supporting organizational transformation or separation initiatives
• Experience with restructuring accounting and financial statement disclosures
• Exposure to complex reserve accounting and actuarial supported estimates
• Aspiration to continue progressing into broader finance and accounting leadership


Call to Action


If you are a technically strong accounting professional with progressive corporate experience and the ambition to grow into broader finance leadership, apply today through The Intersect Group with your resume and best contact information. We look forward to speaking with you.