Senior Manager, Accounting

Cornerstone Building Brands

. Lead the monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet tie-outs, and intercompany activity .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading monthly close processes, managing external audits, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Proven ability to develop and mentor accounting staff while fostering a collaborative and continuous-improvement culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Close ManagementUS GAAP ComplianceLeadership and Talent DevelopmentExternal Audit CoordinationAdvanced Microsoft Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesReconciliationsBalance Sheet Tie-OutsVariance AnalysisTechnical Accounting ResearchData AnalysisClose ProceduresControl DocumentationSegregation of DutiesProcess Improvements

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationAttention to DetailJudgmentOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

FloQastOracle JDEOneStreamHubbleFASLAS

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor's Degree in AccountingMBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingManufacturing ExperienceBuilding Products ExperienceInternal ControlsRisk and Control Matrix

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet tie-outs, and intercompany activity
Manage close tasks and approvals in FloQast and JDE
Resolve close issues and ensure accurate, timely completion
Oversee reporting through OneStream and Hubble and reconcile results to the general ledger
Analyze and communicate actual-to-budget and forecast variances for management reviews
Serve as the primary contact for the third-party audit partner
Coordinate audit timelines, requests, and support packages
Track open items and coordinate responses across Accounting, Tax, regional teams, and other stakeholders
Identify and address potential audit findings or control deficiencies
Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Internal Controls on the Risk and Control Matrix, control documentation, and testing
Communicate technical accounting guidance and lead remediation of control or segregation-of-duties issues
Lead, coach, and develop Staff and Senior Accountants
Build consistent close procedures, cross-training, and coverage while maintaining segregation of duties
Foster a collaborative, accountable, continuous-improvement culture
Support workforce planning and recruiting
Partner with Cost Accounting, Regional Controllers, Corporate Accounting, OneStream, and FP&A on close, consolidation, reporting, and analysis
Provide accounting expertise for system implementations, process improvements, integrations, and special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA preferred
MBA or other advanced degree a plus
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
3+ years leading accounting staff
Experience managing full-cycle close and external audits
Public accounting strongly preferred
Manufacturing or building products experience is a plus
Oracle JDE preferred
FloQast, OneStream, Hubble, FAS, or LAS familiarity is a plus
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting research
Proven leadership, coaching, and talent-development skills
Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage a fast-paced close
Clear analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
Advanced Microsoft Excel and reconciliation/data-analysis skills
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1
401k
PTO
Paid holidays
FSA
Life insurance
LTD
STD
EAP
Discount programs
Tuition reimbursement
Training
Professional development