Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance - Accounting
Reports to: Director of Finance
Location: Wendell, NC
Position Status: Full-Time
Status: Salary, Exempt
Management Level: Management

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting team and collaborating closely with various departments to ensure the organizations financial integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Inventory, Sales Programming, and General Ledger functions.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual Consolidated Financial Statements and quarterly reporting to the Parent Company.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulations.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash forecasts to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate and support annual financial reviews, audits, and tax preparations with external auditors.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Accounting team, promoting professional development and team collaboration.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business initiatives and deliver financial insights.
• Prepare Budget-to-Actual reports and other ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in accounting, with a solid understanding of issues encountered by Controllers.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with departments across the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with CRM tools such as SAP or Salesforce preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Proven supervisory experience.