Accounting Manager | Portfolio & General Accounting
Location: Charlotte, NC (Ballantyne) – Hybrid (4 days onsite)
Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000 (possibly higher) + annual 18% bonus + company vehicle!
Relocation: Available
Benefits Overview:

• Onsite Gym
• Company vehicle
• 401K match up to 8% plus non-elective contributions (3–7% based on age)
• 4+ weeks Paid Vacation, 13+ Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 8 weeks Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Multiple Healthcare plans
• Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summary:
The Accounting Manager, Portfolio & General Accounting leads portfolio and general accounting activities across U.S. and Canada for the financial services arm of a leading manufacturing company, providing loans, leases, and financing to support sales and operations. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and alignment between contract management systems and the general ledger. Beyond core accounting responsibilities, the position plays a critical leadership role in stabilizing and developing a newly formed team following a headquarters relocation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can build team culture, develop talent, and drive process improvements. The role offers a dynamic environment where finance, accounting, and strategy intersect, providing hands-on experience with portfolio management, IFRS, and contract management systems.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Portfolio & Technical Accounting

• Oversee accounting for loans, leases, floorplan financing, and capital loan portfolios
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Maintain alignment between contract management systems (ALFA) and the general ledger
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards
• Resolve reconciliation issues across sub-ledgers and GL

General Accounting & Shared Services

• Oversee AP, AR, intercompany, fixed assets, and shared services
• Manage and optimize back-office/offshoring operations for high-volume transactional work
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls
• Support audit requirements and regulatory compliance

Systems & Transformation

• Support implementation of global SAP system
• Lead or support system enhancements, testing, and process improvements
• Drive automation and standardization across accounting processes

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team including managers and individual contributors
• Build team culture, engagement, and accountability within a newly structured organization
• Address skill gaps and develop team capabilities in financial services accounting
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and Operations

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of accounting experience
• Proven people leadership and team development experience
• Strong background in portfolio accounting and general accounting
• IFRS experience required
• Experience with financial services (equipment/automotive finance or banking preferred), loans, leases, and/or floorplan financing,
• ERP systems (SAP preferred), Contract management systems (ALFA software strongly preferred)
• Ability to operate in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Ability to build structure, consistency, and team cohesion