Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting

Vestis Corporation
Roswell, GA
Job Details

Description

Position Overview:

The Senior Corporate Accounting Manager will play a strategic leadership role within the Company’s accounting organization, supporting a publicly traded, multi-entity enterprise with approximately $2.8B in annual revenue. This role will work closely with the Controller – Operational Accounting and senior finance leadership to lead the monthly close process, manage quarterly and year-end SEC reporting, strengthen financial controls, and drive continuous improvement of accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, experienced accounting leader with a strong public company background, deep technical accounting expertise, the ability to manage tight deadlines, develop high-performing talent, and partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Financial Close & Reporting:

  • Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate results and adherence to timelines.
  • Take ownership of critical close areas and high-risk accounts, providing technical direction rather than solely reviewing staff work.
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Develop and maintain key roll-forwards, disclosure support schedules, and balance sheet tie-outs.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and company accounting policies.
  • Coordinate preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings footnotes and other disclosures.
  • Partner with the Controller – Operational Accounting and other senior leaders to address complex accounting matters and ensure consistent application of policies.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals (including 4–5 direct reports), fostering strong performance and career growth.
  • Set priorities, allocate workload, and ensure execution against close and reporting cycle deadlines.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

  • Support adoption of new accounting standards and assess impacts on financial statements and disclosures
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), including coordination with internal and external auditors
  • Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Legal, IT, and operational finance teams on financial reporting processes and systems initiatives.
  • Lead or support special projects such as system implementations, process automation, and acquisition integrations.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on financial reporting trends and analysis.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA required
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
  • Prior experience managing or reviewing monthly close and external financial reporting
  • Proven people management experience with direct reports
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience supporting medium to large publicly traded organizations.
  • Public accounting background and/or experience.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP and related financial reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, Smart View).
  • Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.
  • Demonstrated experience leading process improvement or accounting transformation initiatives.

Key Competencies

  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities.
  • Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a strong continuous improvement mindset

Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements

  • No special physical requirements for this position. Position is situated in an office environment.
Posted 2026-02-20

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