Senior Manager of 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 Senior Manager, Revenue Accounting, leads a high-performing team responsible for the accurate processing, review, and reporting of complex revenue-related financial activities. This role requires advanced technical accounting acumen, strong leadership, and the ability to guide a fast‑paced monthly close process while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Manager will serve as a key business partner across accounting, finance, and operations—driving cross‑functional alignment, improving internal processes, strengthening SOX controls, and enabling timely, accurate reporting. The role also plays a critical part in defining accounting policy, resolving complex issues, and communicating with senior leadership and external auditors.

• Lead, train, and develop a team of accounting professionals, ensuring accurate preparation, review, and evaluation of revenue‑related financial information
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, reports, and variance analysis within a fast‑paced environment
• Apply advanced accounting knowledge to complex business scenarios; conduct research and independently determine appropriate GAAP treatment
• Ensure accurate financial reporting by reviewing analyses and reconciliations prepared by the team
• Manage and enhance internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting; lead SOX testing and documentation for assigned areas
• Partner cross‑functionally with business leaders, FP&A, and operational teams to identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and analytics
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders and external auditors to resolve audit questions, provide clarity on accounting conclusions, and support regulatory inquiries
• Lead and execute special projects and cross‑functional initiatives that drive operational excellence and deliver business value
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data‑driven decision making
• Hire, coach, and mentor accounting team members and emerging leaders to strengthen organizational capability

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA or active CPA candidate required
• 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or tax (public accounting or industry)
• 2+ years of leadership experience and reviewing work of others
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing cross‑functional decision‑making
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, revenue accounting concepts, and internal controls (SOX experience strongly preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office; experience with analytics tools and process improvement methodologies preferred