Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Strategic Projects
Accounting Manager
Accounting Manager
Charlotte , North Carolina Direct Hire Nov 12, 2026
Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Strategic Projects
Opportunity: Direct Hire | Strong Growth Potential
Location: Charlotte, NC
Hybrid Schedule: 4 days onsite/ 1 days remote
Compensation: Market Base + Bonus
Position Overview
Our client, a well-established company in Charlotte, is seeking a motivated Technical Accounting Manager to support technical accounting, financial reporting, strategic projects, and process improvements. This is a highly visible, hands-on management role offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex accounting initiatives, lead strategic projects, and work closely with senior leadership. While the position does not have direct reports, it offers significant autonomy, decision-making responsibility, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Category Code: JN001, JN005
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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Opportunity: Direct Hire | Strong Growth Potential
Location: Charlotte, NC
Hybrid Schedule: 4 days onsite/ 1 days remote
Compensation: Market Base + Bonus
Position Overview
Our client, a well-established company in Charlotte, is seeking a motivated Technical Accounting Manager to support technical accounting, financial reporting, strategic projects, and process improvements. This is a highly visible, hands-on management role offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex accounting initiatives, lead strategic projects, and work closely with senior leadership. While the position does not have direct reports, it offers significant autonomy, decision-making responsibility, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical accounting research and analysis for complex transactions, providing guidance on U.S. GAAP compliance and preparing technical accounting memoranda.
- Oversee key aspects of quarterly and annual financial reporting, including financial statement disclosures and accounting policy development.
- Maintain ownership of critical general ledger activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial variance analysis.
- Play a key role in strategic accounting initiatives involving financing transactions, new contracts, business expansion, and the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Drive accounting transformation and process improvement initiatives, enhancing reporting efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and leveraging automation tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Tableau.
- Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing technical accounting expertise and leading cross-functional projects that support broader business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA or actively pursuing certification
- ~5+ years of accounting or auditing experience, preferably with a public accounting background
- Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and analytical skills
- Independent problem solver with a proactive, technology-driven mindset
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), Power BI, Alteryx, or similar tools preferred
Category Code: JN001, JN005
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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level