CRG · 2 days ago
Accounting Manager, Special Projects
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expCRG is partnering with a $10B+ global, publicly traded company just outside of Charlotte to hire an Accounting Manager, Special Projects. This highly critical role involves driving strategic and complex accounting projects to optimize accounting and financial reporting processes while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and SEC regulations.
Hiring Manager
Annie (Zaske) Martyn
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
5+ years of overall progressive accounting experience with a publicly traded company, ideally with 2-3+ years in public accounting for publicly traded clients
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
CPA or equivalent certification (preferred)
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)
Prior involvement in ERP implementation or optimization projects
Prior experience in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) or listing companies in the US public market
Company
CRG
CRG Corporation is a national Executive Search firm and Staffing agency. For the past three decades, we have supported corporations across the U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason S. Heller
Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner
Dianne Gold
Managing Partner
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