Accounting Manager

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first then business delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

Were looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team as Accounting this role you will lead the accounting activities supporting Elements North American operational lease portfolio ensuring the integrity accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards. You will oversee the monthly close process develop and mentor team members and strengthen financial controls. You will also partner across the organization to support new business initiatives process improvements and operational excellence.

What Youll Do

• Lead and develop the accounting team by providing coaching performance management technical guidance workload prioritization and employee development to build a high-performing team and ensure continuity of accounting operations.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process by reviewing and approving journal entries monitoring close activities resolving accounting issues and ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial reporting deliverables.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations to ensure completeness accuracy timely resolution of reconciling items and compliance with internal control and SOX requirements.
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reporting by performing month-end quarter-end and year-end variance analysis supporting corporate reporting requirements and providing meaningful financial insights to leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional business teams to evaluate new products business initiatives accounting implications and operational changes while providing accounting guidance and ensuring appropriate financial reporting treatment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate processes improve reconciliations strengthen internal controls enhance reporting capabilities and increase operational efficiency through process re-engineering and technology solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• CPA designation.
• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Previous experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience within financial services leasing fleet management or a regulated financial environment.
• Experience with ERP systems financial reporting tools SQL Power BI or similar analytical platforms including SAP Snowflake and Blackline.

Location 10200 Grand Central Ave Suite 400 Owings Mills MC

Compensation

The hiring base salary range for this position is $101900 - $140140 annually. This range represents the Companys good-faith estimate of the expected base salary at the time of posting. Salary ranges may vary based on the geographic location where the work is performed. The salary range listed in this posting applies only to the location identified. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors including the successful candidates qualifications knowledge skills experience internal pay equity and relevant market addition to base salary eligible employees may participate in annual incentive programs including bonuses commissions or other incentive compensation as applicable to the role. Element also offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include health insurance tuition reimbursement and retirement savings plans.

Whats in it for You
A culture of innovation empowerment decision-making and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
Additional benefits and amenities including paid time-off programs (vacation sick leave and holidays)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion genetic information sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status family status ancestry national origin citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call . Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills qualifications and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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