• Corporate Accounting Manager

    Vestis Services (Roswell, GA)


    Description

    Position Overview:

    The Corporate Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role within the Company’s accounting organization, supporting a publicly traded, multi-entity enterprise with approximately $2.8B in annual revenue. This role will work closely with the Controller – Operational Accounting to oversee the monthly close process, manage quarter- and year-end SEC reporting, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

     

    The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with public company experience who can manage deadlines, develop talent, and partner cross-functionally to drive accurate and timely financial reporting.

    Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

    Financial Close & Reporting

    + Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.

    + Own critical close areas and high-risk accounts rather than only reviewing.

    + Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team.

    + Build and maintain key rollforwards, disclosure support schedules, and tie-outs.

    + Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and company accounting policies.

    + Coordinate preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and related disclosures.

    + Partner closely with the Controller – Operational Accounting to address complex accounting matters and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.

    Team Leadership & Development

    + Directly manage and mentor 2–3 accounting professionals, providing guidance, performance feedback, and career development.

    + Allocate workload, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met during close and reporting cycles.

    + Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the accounting team.

    Technical Accounting & Compliance

    + Support adoption of new accounting standards and assess impacts on financial statements and disclosures.

    + Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), including coordination with internal and external auditors.

    + Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

    Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

    + Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.

    + Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Legal, IT, and operational finance teams on financial reporting matters.

    + Assist with special projects as assigned, including system implementations, process automation, and integration of acquisitions.

    Qualifications:

    Required

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

    + CPA required.

    + 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company experience.

    + Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

    + Prior experience managing or reviewing monthly close and external financial reporting.

    + Proven people management experience with direct reports.

    + Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

    Preferred

    + Experience supporting medium to large publicly traded organizations.

    + Public accounting background and/or experience.

    + Experience with Oracle ERP and related financial reporting tools, including Hyperion and Smart View.

    + Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.

    + SOX compliance experience.

    Key Competencies

    + Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

    + Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset.

    Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:

    + No special physical requirements for this position. Position is situated in an office environment.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

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