Manager,Corporate Accounting Job Annapolis area,Maryland USA,Accounting

New Energy Equity is looking for an Accounting leader with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. CPA designation is preferred. Experience with Net Suite, financial reporting, and online banking platforms is highly desirable. This position follows a hybrid work schedule and is expected to be in the Annapolis, Maryland office 2-3 days per week.

The Manager, Corporate Accounting reports directly to the Controller and oversees accounting operations, monthly close activities, financial reporting, internal controls, and staff development. This role partners closely with departments across New Energy Equity and its subsidiaries to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, financial reporting is timely, and accounting processes continue to evolve with the growth of the business.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience applying GAAP to complex transactions and supporting audits is preferred.

Other key aspects of this role are defined as follows:

Primary oversight and development of accounting staff across the accounting function
Collaborate across multiple legal entities and departments
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to effectively partner with management and business stakeholders
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy
Manage workload prioritization and resource planning to ensure department deadlines and objectives are achieved

Routine Activities include (but not limited to):

Review and approve journal entries/account reconciliations prepared by staff
Assist with guidance on accounting treatment for complex transactions and business activities
Respond to accounting inquiries from management and business partners
Review revenue recognition activities to ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate period and in accordance with company policy
Review financial reporting schedules for management
Coordinate and support annual financial statement and internal audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor requests
Lead and develop accounting team members through ongoing training, review, and feedback
Perform ad hoc accounting analyses and special projects as assigned
Oversee inventory transactions and inventory accounting processes, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and periodic audits to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Monthly Close Duties include (but not limited to):

Coordinate and participate in monthly close activities across New Energy Equity and its subsidiaries
Review and approve complex account reconciliations
Monitor close schedules and ensure deadlines are achieved
Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and reporting packages
Perform and review variance analysis of actual results compared to budget, forecast, and prior periods
Assist in identifying and resolving accounting issues impacting the monthly close process
Review project accounting and work-in-progress reporting activities where applicable
Ensure internal control procedures are operating effectively and identify areas for improvement

Ongoing/Special Projects include (but not limited to):

Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and reporting tools to support business analysis and decision-making
Research and document technical accounting matters and GAAP application
Assist in the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of accounting systems and reporting…