Accounting Manager - Affinity Group
Charlotte, NC
About the Job
Accounting Manager
Charlotte, NC
Affinity Group is seeking an automation-focused Manager to lead financial strategy in our Southeast, Midwest and Central regions. This position will be based at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC and will report to the Director of Finance while also working closely with the Chief Financial Officer.Charlotte, NC
Who we're looking for:
The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role in the month-end financial close and reporting process. The right candidate will have several years of multi-state accounting and finance experience with a midsize company. 3rd party client interactions and financial oversight for multiple regions and companies require this candidate to be an excellent communicator at all levels, from employees to executives.
If you thrive on technology, can easily navigate multiple reporting platforms, can quickly digest emerging and changing contracts/policies, are looking for a stable and long-term commitment, and are both a great leader and analyst, this is the job for you.
Who We Are:
Your Bridge to Success | Why Our People Love Affinity Group
Affinity Group is one of the fastest-growing food sales and marketing agencies, with a national presence throughout North America and Canada. We represent some of the most recognizable and well-regarded food brands in the industry.
Job Duties:
- Oversees Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams
- Strategically develops the accounting team to support company growth. Creates and/or recommends processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepares monthly financial statements through full cycle accounting and provides financial reporting and calculations to executive leadership.
- Acts as the Subject Matter Expert on expense reimbursement policies for multiple regions. Oversees expense management software (SAP Concur) and associated processes.
- Oversight for commission reconciliation process.
- Manages monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations.
- Manages bank transactions including remote deposits and ACH transactions.
- Maintains lease and contract documentation.
- Ensures accuracy of fixed asset recordings for preparation of property tax returns.
- Oversees annual business licenses, tax, Secretary of State annual reports, PCORI, USDA PACA and other tax/license documentation and payments.
- Manages annual renewal paperwork and Worker’s Comp audits in partnership with business insurance agent
- Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines
- Minimum 5 years of professional work-related experience in addition to degree
- Experience with leading a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience using Microsoft products such as Power BI, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strategic Problem Solver: Candidate proactively calls out problems, while also providing recommendations and solutions with a positive attitude
- Influence: Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization. Must have a personable approach to influence internal clients (employees) and chase down RFI's (request for info) on a routine basis
- Discipline: Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices and procedures. Ability to be self-motivated, to multi-task and achieve time-sensitive deadlines. Able to handle confidential information with integrity and exercise good judgment
- Teamwork: Ability to partner with diverse teams and learn from others, regardless of titles
- Communicator: Triage department emails and draft communication related to month-end
- Eight (8) years or more of professional work-related experience in addition to degree
- Two (2) years or more of experience in financial management (people leader)
- High proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SharePoint and Adobe Pro
- Experience working with QuickBooks.
- Experience with online systems and automation applications such as SAP Concur Expense Management
- Mon - Fri (8am to 5pm) in office
- Hybrid flexibility upon completion of initial training
- No travel, except for on rare occasions for continuing education
- Health & Wellness: Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Company life insurance, supplemental insurance, and short/long term benefits
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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