Union Accounting Manager

Summary: CRG is seeking a skilled and experienced Manager of Union Accounting to lead a dynamic team for one of our largest clients in Charlotte. In this role, you will ensure accurate interpretation and application of labor agreements, oversee audit processes, and manage the team’s performance to meet departmental standards.

 

Company Summary: Our global Fortune 500 client, with U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is a world class food service provider with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating almost 30 years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 220 employees within the last 7 years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.

 

Opportunity: Direct Hire

Location: Charlotte, NC (SW)

Schedule: Hybrid (only 6 days onsite per month!)

 

Company Benefits & Perks:

• PTO: 4 weeks of Vacation/Sick Days + 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Half Days
• Affordable Dental, Vision, & Health Insurance, as well as Pet Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance Policy and Short & Long-Term Disability
• FREE Discount Program, Wellness Rewards, Lifestyle Health Coaching, & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 2 Gyms Onsite + Pickleball and Basketball Courts
• Medical Clinic Onsite
• 401K: 50% potential company match on the $1 up to 6%

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of 5-7 union accountants, providing guidance, training, counseling, and day-to-day oversight.
• Lead the hiring, training, and development of team members to ensure they meet departmental standards.
• Review audits of all contribution payments, track audit trends, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Track KPIs and monitor the performance of external vendors and associates.
• Act as a liaison between the union accounting team and the labor relations team, communicating contract-related issues and handling escalations from unions and funds.
• Provide answers to contract-related questions, ensuring clear and accurate communication with all stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret labor agreements, with the ability to read and understand Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Review balance sheets regularly to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize Excel and internal databases to manage data, perform analysis, and ensure accuracy in calculations.
• Handle project management tasks, thinking strategically to improve processes and drive team success.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of similar accounting experience required.
• 1+ year of supervisory or managerial experience required.
• Large corporate environment experience ($2B+ annual revenue) required.
• Strong proficiency in Excel required; familiarity with Access is a plus.

Category Code: JN001, JN037