Assistant Manager, Margin & Cost Accounting

COMPANY PROFILE

Our client is a multi-billion-dollar publicly traded company headquartered in the greater Charlotte area, serving millions of consumers and business partners across the U.S. and Canada. The organization is known for its strong balance sheet, long-tenured leadership, and focus on innovation, process excellence, and sustainable growth within a dynamic industry.

The Accounting Manager oversees a team responsible for the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions and reporting. This role combines leadership, technical accounting expertise, and process improvement — supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles in accordance with US GAAP. The manager will act as a key partner across accounting, finance, and operations, driving both accuracy and efficiency.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 accounting professionals; oversee workload and quality of deliverables
• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Conduct moderately complex financial analysis (historical, forecasting, and impact-based) to support leadership decision-making
• Research and resolve accounting issues independently; apply GAAP to determine appropriate treatment
• Partner cross-functionally to identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen internal controls
• Support and communicate with internal teams and external auditors to address audit-related matters
• Execute special projects to resolve complex or non-recurring accounting issues
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence across the team
• Prepare and review monthly financial statement analyses

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• 4+ years of accounting experience (or Master’s degree + 3 years)
• CPA preferred but not required
• Experience in public accounting a plus
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial controls
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access