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ACCOUNTING MANAGER - Private Equity Backed and Well-Respected Company in Alpharetta

My client, a private equity backed and well-respected company in Alpharetta, is searching for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee their monthly close process and ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Manager role requires a deep understanding of US GAAP and accounting processes to manage complex accounting duties and execute strategic initiatives and will work closely with corporate leadership and regional management, necessitating excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills. This high-visibility role involves direct interaction with the VP of Accounting, CFO, VP of FP& A, and other executives. Success in this position requires initiative, a positive attitude, and consistent delivery of results.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, direct, and manage accounting activities including cash accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals. Review accounting reconciliations and approve journal entries.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the Accounting Department team, fostering an environment that encourages diverse perspectives and solutions.

• Ensure timely and accurate financial closes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Implement, document, and maintain processes to improve the close and reporting cycles.

• Prepare and present the company’s reporting package. Identify recurring and non-recurring transactions for management reporting.

• Oversee the general ledger, including journal entry reviews and monthly reconciliations. Perform variance analysis and present results to leadership.

• Manage revenue recognition procedures and accounts receivable, working closely with the Revenue Cash Management team to drive efficiencies and establish best practices.

• Develop and enforce effective internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance and minimize company risk.

• Support the establishment of annual financial objectives aligned with the company's operational and growth plans, including revenues, expenses, and overall profitability.

• Manage other projects as needed, such as system implementations and upgrades.

• Handle quarterly lender reporting and support the annual audit process.

  Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

• CPA certification required.

• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.

• Thorough understanding of GAAP, internal controls, operational risk assessment, and financial reporting.

• Experience with lender reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and provide sound guidance.

• Expert proficiency in Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.

• Proven ability to manage projects, allocate resources, and collaborate across disciplines and locations.

• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possessing high integrity and ethical standards.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives.

• Experience managing a team.

• Ability to work effectively with executive-level personnel.

• 9+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with public accounting experience at national firms through the manager level preferred.

• 4+ years of experience managing a team, demonstrating proven leadership skills and the ability to develop high-performing teams.

This role offers an opportunity to lead and innovate within our accounting function, contributing to the financial health and success of our organization.

If you are interested in this opportunity and possess the necessary qualifications, please submit your formal and confidential resume to Kristen Stough for immediate consideration.

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