What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accounting Manager position at American & Efird LLC?
Elevate Textiles is a leading global manufacturer of fabric and thread solutions focused on innovation, sustainability and quality craftsmanship. The Elevate portfolio of brands includes American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components. Elevate Textiles is committed to delivering solutions that protect and enhance our lives through its global manufacturing platform that includes 30 facilities and approximately 14,000 employees.
Elevate Textiles is looking to fill the position of Corporate Accounting Manager based out of its global headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
Position Overview: The Corporate Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day Corporate Accounting function while also serving as a hands-on contributor responsible for executing key accounting activities and delivering high-quality work products. This is a working manager role that requires balancing direct involvement in month-end close, account reconciliations, technical accounting matters, and process improvements with leadership of the Corporate Accounting team.
Additionally, this role will help manage and support strategic projects, including systems implementations, process reviews, automation initiatives, and other ad hoc requests from the Assistant Corporate Controller. The position is responsible for managing the Corporate Accounting team, coordinating with external auditors, and implementing best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company's financial close processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting experience, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to execute alongside the team while driving results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The Corporate Accounting Manager will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller and work closely with others in the organization in development, documentation, and implementation of accounting processes and other ad hoc projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Balance leading a team of accountants and participating in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, to complete close on time and to support balance sheet reconciliation preparation and review
- Support and manage the daily operations of the corporate accounting team, including review of journal entries, balance sheet-reconciliations, accounting position papers prepared by the Financial Reporting team, and audit requests.
- Support the Assistant Corporate Controller in ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies within the accounting department.
- Improve efficiency of month end close for the company, including working cross-functionally with broader disaggregated financial teams to support improvement in other areas.
- Support the external audit process, working closely with the Assistant Corporate Controller and auditors to ensure timely and efficient audits, with minimal audit findings.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
- Provide ongoing feedback to the Corporate Controller and Assistant Corporate Controller and other members of the leadership team regarding pace and progress of initiatives.
- Foster an environment of learning and development that goes beyond reporting results and helps to identify and improve performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA designation is a plus
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, consistently delivering successful outcomes
- Proven successful process automation experience (i.e. systems implementations, driving efficiencies through expert use of Excel functions, etc.)
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Strong ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coda, JDE).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.