Accounting Manager

TL;DR

Accounting Manager (Lonely Planet): Oversee accounting functions including account reconciliations, inventory valuation, month-end financial statements, and international audits with an accent on compliance with GAAP and complex transactions like acquisitions. Focus on managing staff development, workload planning, and technical accounting support for multiple business units.

Hybrid schedule required: based in South Charlotte, NC Headquarters (Tuesday-Thursday), fully remote Mondays and Fridays.

Total Cash Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Company

Global portfolio of high-growth digital companies spanning travel, finance, and consumer services including Lonely Planet.

What you will do

• Manage and develop accounting staff through coaching, work reviews, and strategic workload planning.
• Perform and review account analyses, reconciliations, journal entries, and inventory accounting.
• Lead annual international external audits and prepare month-end financial statements for multiple units.
• Provide technical support for complex transactions like acquisitions, divestitures, and new standards.
• Ensure GAAP compliance including ASC 606 and automate processes using accounting systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years in accounting, financial reporting, or public accounting with direct management experience.
• Inventory accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Team player fostering collaboration in fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with Workday and NetSuite.
• IFRS or international accounts experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays, generous PTO (20 days/year, 25 after 5 years), Paid Parental Bonding.
• Focus on diverse, inclusive teams and professional growth.