Accounting Manager (Charlotte, NC)

Unclassified - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

About the position

The Accounting Manager position is responsible for overseeing the accounting department's activities, including general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury accounting. This role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading a team of accounting professionals to achieve departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and reporting of business unit and consolidated financial results, including preparation and/or review of financial report analyses (MD&A) and financial presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Assist in the review and preparation of Spartan's external reporting (10-K/10-Q).
• Review and analyze the organization's accounting operation; establish, develop, and/or recommend accounting policies to management.
• Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports including reports required by regulatory agencies, banks, investors, and other external parties.
• Manage monthly accounting close cycle, review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze complex financial information and transactions.
• Participate in the implementation and testing of financial systems.
• Analyze, review, and manage general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable systems.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems for general accounting.
• Review, update and ensure adherence to accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley controls for the company.
• Manage accounting and tax return for the company.
• Coordinate year-end audits for business units.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable staff; manage schedules and workflow.
• Assign duties and monitor quality of work; assure staff conforms to organizational policies, accounting controls and government regulations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively work to promote and recognize performance.
• Remain up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas and take corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.
• Minimum of eight years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
• Proficient on ERP systems and MS Office.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a great culture and an awesome team.
• Challenging work environment.