Senior Manager, Accounting

Robert Half • Charlotte, NC • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial close, reporting accuracy, and control execution for a major operating segment in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who can bring structure to a complex public-company environment, strengthen confidence in financial results, and build strong partnerships across finance, audit, and business teams. The position combines hands-on technical accounting leadership with team development and cross-functional collaboration to support reliable, compliant reporting.

Responsibilities:

Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process for the assigned business segment, delivering complete and accurate results on schedule.

Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses to improve documentation quality and support audit readiness.

Ensure segment-level financial results are properly reflected in consolidated reporting and remain aligned with corporate accounting guidance.

Lead efforts to address control gaps by developing, documenting, and implementing effective accounting processes and oversight activities.

Work closely with internal audit, external auditors, finance leadership, and other stakeholders to execute remediation plans and respond to testing requirements.

Provide accounting support for external reporting deliverables, including schedules and disclosures used in quarterly and annual filings.

Manage and develop accounting managers and senior accountants by setting expectations, coaching performance, and building technical capability.

Partner with operations, FP& A, tax, legal, and IT teams to explain financial outcomes, investigate variances, and maintain sound accounting judgment.

Support reporting improvements through process optimization, automation initiatives, and data quality enhancements affecting segment accounting. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.

At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a public-company setting.

Demonstrated experience managing complex close processes, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entry review.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and internal control expectations in a regulated environment.

Background working through control remediation, audit findings, material weaknesses, or similar high-accountability situations.

Ability to lead teams effectively, develop staff, and collaborate with auditors and cross-functional business partners.

Experience with financial statement audits and public accounting environments, including Big 4 or national firm exposure, is preferred.

Familiarity with Oracle or similar enterprise accounting systems is preferred.

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