Accounting Manager, Special Projects
Summary: We are partnering with a $10B+ global, publicly traded company just outside of Charlotte to hire an Accounting Manager, Special Projects. This is a highly critical role within the Controllership organization, responsible for driving the public-ready transformational journey. In this role, you will drive strategic and complex accounting projects to optimize end-to-end accounting and financial reporting process and technology, while maintain utmost compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and SEC regulations. You should apply if you are a strong communicator with a demonstrated foundation in US GAAP and controllership principles as well as project management, and you have an innate passion for how process and technology optimization can elevate finance and accounting functions!

Location: Fort Mill, SC (15 minutes from Charlotte)
Hybrid Flexibility: 4 days onsite, 1 remote
Schedule: Flexible start time between 6am and 9am

Responsibilities:
Strategic & Transformation Initiatives

• Partner with leadership to develop the finance transformation roadmap which guides future initiatives.

• Lead and support high-impact, cross-functional accounting projects (process redesign, system enhancements, automation opportunities, policy rollouts, etc.), ensuring adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices. 

• Develop business requirements, project plans, and key milestones and manage delivery timelines and stakeholder expectations.

Project Management & Operational Excellence

• Analyze existing finance processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. 
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration to drive successful adoption of new processes and tools. 
• Track the effectiveness of transformations and monitor performance to ensure desired outcomes are met and to enable continuous improvement. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement changes effectively.
• Lead workshops, coach teams, and foster cross-departmental collaboration to drive successful adoption of new processes and tools. 
• Direct complex, cross-functional projects from planning to implementation, managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Technology, and Operations teams on special initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on industry best practices, digital finance trends, and emerging technologies supporting accounting and external reporting processes. 
• Recommend and implement tools or improvements that reduce manual work and enhance controls.

Qualifications:
Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA or equivalent certification (preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years of overall progressive accounting experience with a publicly traded company, ideally with 2-3+ years in public accounting for publicly traded clients
• Experience managing or supporting finance transformation, special projects, or process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
• Exposure to automation, RPA, or other digital tools (preferred)

Skills

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls following SOX guidelines
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail
• Highly adaptable and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and navigating complex organizational structures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior involvement in ERP implementation or optimization projects
• Prior experience in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) or listing companies in the US public market