Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.

 

Our team of 700+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER OVERVIEW:
As Elevate's Accounting Department continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented General Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and maintain the integrity of the company’s general ledger and financial reporting processes.

This role will be responsible for reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, managing the monthly close process, strengthening accounting controls, overseeing general accounting staff, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The position will also provide oversight of banking and cash control processes and manage the Accounts Payable Manager and related accounts payable operations.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and related accounting processes

· Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules

· Manage and oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

· Ensure timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and financial support schedules

· Identify reconciliation issues, accounting discrepancies, and control weaknesses and drive corrective actions

· Strengthen and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

· Supervise, mentor, and develop general accounting staff

· Provide leadership oversight to the Accounts Payable Manager and accounts payable operations

· Oversee payment control processes and ensure appropriate financial controls surrounding disbursements and banking activities

· Review cash activity and support oversight of banking access controls and treasury-related accounting functions

· Support external audits and provide audit schedules and supporting documentation

· Partner cross-functionally with finance and operational teams to improve accounting processes and efficiencies

· Assist with ERP and accounting system improvements and process automation initiatives

· Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies

QUALIFICATIONS:
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

· CPA/CMA preferred but not required

· 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

· 3+ years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience

· Strong experience managing general ledger accounting and month-end close processes

· Extensive experience reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules

· Experience managing or overseeing accounts payable functions preferred 

· NetSuite experience strongly preferred

· High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliations) 

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more

· 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements

· 14 Paid Holidays

· Unlimited PTO

· Paid Parental Leave 

· Hybrid work schedule

-  Travel Requirements: Very infrequent travel 

-  Physical Demands: This position requires sitting for extended periods while using a computer or phone

-  Work Environment: This position will work out of our Charlotte, NC office on a hybrid basis