Manager, Corporate Accounting

About the role

My Eye Dr  is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join the Corporate Accounting/General Ledger team in a high-volume, multi-location retail organization. This role blends primary ownership of Long-Term Assets and Lease accounting with broader month-end close and general ledger activities, ad-hoc analyses, and cross-functional projects. Key responsibilities include leading related month-end close activities, reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting external audit requests.

The Manager develops and coaches accounting team members, drives process and system improvements, and leads special projects to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

The Manager - Corporate Accounting will be an active mentor and coach to develop members of the accounting team. This position reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Accounting & Indirect Tax who reports to the Senior Vice President, Accounting. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of two onsite days per week at our Vienna, VA or Raleigh, NC office.

You Will

* Lead month‑end close activities related to long-term assets, leases, capital projects and assigned general ledger areas.

* Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly project reporting to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

* Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, IT, Real Estate, FP&A, and other stakeholders to improve alignment, decision‑making, and understanding of accounting policies.

* Manage/Support special projects and analytical initiatives, including implementation of the Oracle Fusion Projects Module.

* Partner with Technical Accounting to evaluate SaaS contracts and cloud computing arrangements for appropriate accounting treatment.

* Ensure complete and accurate accounting for over 900 office leases in accordance with ASC 842, including new leases, renewals, modifications, expansions, and closures.

* Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance accuracy through automation and system improvements.

* Lead, coach, and develop a team of two, including workload management, performance development, training, and goal alignment.

* Oversee financial statement audit support, including preparation of PBC materials, testing selections, and timely responses to auditor inquiries.

* Design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls, identify control gaps, and partner with management to support progress toward a SOX‑compliant environment.

Develop, maintain, and document accounting policies and procedures.

About You

* Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Accounting, MBA plus

* CPA preferred

* 5+ years of accounting experience required, with 3+ years of Big 4 public and progressive accounting leadership/manager experience.

* Retail or optical industry experience preferred (2+ years).

* Oracle Cloud experience strongly preferred; experience with large ERP systems (e.g., SAP) acceptable.

* Blackline and Pro Lease experience preferred.

* Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.

Grow With Us

* Career Development and Training Opportunities

* Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more

* Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products

* Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match

* Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one

Introduction | My Eye Dr .

How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? My Eye Dr . is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction.

Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets…