Solve IMG

Manufacturer and supplier of industrial bearings

Accounting Manager

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is required.
An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience is required.
At least 1 year of people management experience is required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to research, evaluate, document, and communicate accounting conclusions are required.
Meaningful experience with inventory and cost accounting is required.
Working knowledge of tax matters and experience supporting tax accounting activities are required.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% is required.

Responsibilities

Lead key aspects of monthly and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and related financial reporting reviews.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules across key accounts, and complete reconciliations for higher-risk or judgmental areas.
Own the company’s general accounting processes and related policies, ensuring consistent application of U.S. GAAP.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements that improve close speed, accuracy, visibility, scalability, and control effectiveness.
Lead and develop Accounting Team members by establishing clear responsibilities, expectations, close deadlines, and accountability while supporting professional development, cross-training, and succession planning.
Support mergers and acquisitions through purchase accounting, opening balance sheet activities, and post-close integration of accounting processes, policies, systems, reporting, and internal controls.
Partner with acquired businesses and branch finance teams to drive adoption of Solve accounting policies and close standards and enable accurate, timely consolidation of financial information.
Prepare and review ad hoc accounting analyses and technical accounting research for unusual, complex, or non-routine transactions, escalating significant issues and recommended conclusions to the Corporate Controller as appropriate.
Support tax compliance and tax-related accounting activities, including coordinating information for income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and other applicable filings, and partner with external tax resources.
Support external audit activities, including preparing and reviewing schedules, resolving audit inquiries, and completing requests on time.
Assist with ERP, consolidation, and other finance-system initiatives, including data validation, process design, testing, implementation, and ongoing optimization.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a private equity-backed company and/or a high-growth, acquisition-oriented environment.
Big Four or other large public accounting firm experience.
Experience in a multi-location manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or industrial environment.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions and/or post-acquisition accounting integration.

Solve Industrial Motion Group strives to be the trusted source for engineered bearings and power transmission solutions. Supported by a diverse range of products within Solve’s brand portfolio and our unmatched technical expertise, we have over 100,000 ready-to-ship components. At Solve we innovate with ambition, offering custom solutions in a wide range of applications. We obsess over our customers, leveraging our nationwide network for industry leading product availability, and best-in-class customer service. Our engaged team leads with integrity, and unites with purpose, driving toward innovation and continuous improvement every day.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounting Manager will be a hands-on accounting leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s general accounting and financial close processes. This role will lead key areas of the month-end and year-end close and will serve as a technical and operational accounting resource across the organization by clearly communicating accounting requirements, risks and conclusions to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring deep general accounting expertise, leveraging their experience with inventory and cost accounting in a multi-location environment, and a working knowledge of tax matters. The Accounting Manager will act as a “Player-Coach,” leading and developing Accounting Team members, while overseeing and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy, and will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and diving into the details as needed. As an integral part of the Accounting Team, the ideal candidate will flex their strategic skills, driving stronger controls, scaling processes and streamlining consistent accounting practices across the growing organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead key aspects of monthly and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, and related financial reporting reviews
Review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules across key accounts, while being responsible for completion of reconciliations surrounding higher-risk or judgmental areas
Own the company’s general accounting processes and related policies, ensuring consistent application of U.S. GAAP
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements that improve close speed, accuracy, visibility, scalability, and control effectiveness
Lead, and develop Accounting Team members by establishing clear responsibilities, expectations, close deadlines, and accountability while supporting professional development, cross-training, and succession planning
Play a key accounting role in mergers and acquisitions, including purchase accounting and opening balance sheet activities, and post-close integration of accounting processes, policies, systems, reporting, and internal controls
Partner with acquired business and branch finance teams to drive adoption of Solve accounting policies and close standards and to enable accurate, timely consolidation of financial information
Prepare and review ad hoc accounting analyses and technical accounting research for unusual, complex, or non-routine transactions, escalating significant issues and recommended conclusions to the Corporate Controller as appropriate
Support tax compliance and tax-related accounting activities, including coordination of information for income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and other filings as applicable; partner effectively with external tax resources
Support external audit activities, including preparation and review of schedules, resolution of audit inquiries, and timely completion of requests
Assist with ERP, consolidation, and other finance-system initiatives, including data validation, process design, testing, implementation, and ongoing optimization

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
Active CPA license required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
1+ years of people management experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research, evaluate, document, and communicate accounting conclusions
Meaningful experience with inventory and cost accounting
Working knowledge of tax matters and experience supporting tax accounting activities
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a private equity-backed company and/or a high-growth, acquisition-oriented environment
Big Four or other large public accounting firm experience
Experience in multi-location manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or industrial environment
Experience with mergers and acquisitions and/or post-acquisition accounting integration

OUR EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION:

Market competitive benefits package, including company-sponsored health coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave and paid time off
Work in a collaborative environment with passionate and innovative teammates

Solve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

Solve IMG

Manufacturer and supplier of industrial bearings

Solve Industrial Motion Group designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial-grade bearings and power transmission components for OEMs and distributors. It offers a catalog of metric and American-standard parts, with regional stocking locations and same-day shipping plus engineering support to tailor components. It operates as a one-stop shop with 100,000+ SKUs and coordinates multiple brands under Audax Private Equity to provide integrated sales and engineering across a nationwide network. Its goal is to be a leading full-service supplier for diverse industries, helping OEMs source everything they need from one partner with fast, reliable service.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1994

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