Manager of Business Intelligence & Accounting Projects
Accounting Manager
Accounting Manager
Charlotte , North Carolina Direct Hire Feb 18, 2025
Manager of Business Intelligence & Accounting Projects
Summary: Our publicly traded client headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Manager of Business Intelligence & Accounting Projects to support and drive efficiencies within the Accounting department. This role is responsible for leading a team of 2, managing critical projects, and implementing automation solutions to create a more streamlined and effective work environment while delivering exceptional support to the Accounting team. This role is ideal for a motivated leader with a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and a passion for driving process efficiencies within the accounting function.
Location: Charlotte, NC (Southwest Charlotte)
Work Type: Hybrid
Direct Reports: 2
Key Responsibilities:
Summary: Our publicly traded client headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Manager of Business Intelligence & Accounting Projects to support and drive efficiencies within the Accounting department. This role is responsible for leading a team of 2, managing critical projects, and implementing automation solutions to create a more streamlined and effective work environment while delivering exceptional support to the Accounting team. This role is ideal for a motivated leader with a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and a passion for driving process efficiencies within the accounting function.
Location: Charlotte, NC (Southwest Charlotte)
Work Type: Hybrid
Direct Reports: 2
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of analysts and developers supporting accounting projects and initiatives.
- Oversee planning and execution of team processes to meet or exceed goals, ensuring accountability for performance.
- Coordinate with internal and external technical support teams to resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain and enhance existing solutions to ensure business continuity.
- Streamline and automate processes related to the accounting close cycle.
- Support and sustain critical business applications and reporting for the Accounting department.
- Develop and deliver key reports and analytics for management.
- Provide expert advice and innovative automation solutions to accounting partners.
- Contribute to the modernization of existing systems, optimizing processes and resource allocation.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and efficiencies within the department.
- Manage system changes, document processes, and resolve critical business issues while ensuring clear communication of project updates and solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, and technology partners.
- Offer data management expertise, share best practices, and support accounting processes, including closing cycles and audit requests.
- Collaborate across departments to align technology solutions with business needs.
- Ensure adherence to proper accounting practices and controls to mitigate risks.
- Handle ad hoc assignments as directed by management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.
- 5+ years of related accounting/finance experience, ideally within a large public company.
- 2+ years of management experience (leading direct reports), with exceptional leadership skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Access and MS Excel.
- Experience with automation tools, preferably Power Automate.
- Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools.
- Intermediate knowledge of SAP
- Knowledge of SQL and Python
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
Category Code: JN001, JN008