Accounting Manager

Role: Accounting Manager
Location: Cary NC
Employment Type: Full-time Regular
Industry: Oil and Gas

A leading refined fuel distribution company is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations financial reporting tax compliance and process improvement. This role supports the financial strength and operational integrity of the organization while partnering with leadership to provide accurate timely and actionable insights. The Accounting Manager will lead accounting team members maintain reliable financial systems and help ensure compliance across reporting and motor fuel tax requirements.

Fusion HCR is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead key accounting functions including monthly close financial reporting retail and wholesale fuel accounting account reconciliations and motor fuel compliance. The role will supervise and develop accounting personnel while ensuring accurate financial statements tax filings workpapers and departmental allocations.

The Accounting Manager will also oversee accounting-related systems support implementations and upgrades and identify opportunities to improve workflows data integrity and operational efficiency. This hands-on leader will communicate financial information clearly to senior leadership and provide sound analysis to support business decisions organizational growth and long-term stability.

• Lead coach and develop accounting team members through performance discussions training and growth opportunities.

• Oversee monthly close activities financial reporting account reconciliations and departmental revenue and expense allocations.

• Prepare and analyze gross profit reports income statements sales performance reports and financial statements.

• Present financial results and business insights clearly to senior leadership.

• Prepare year-end workpapers and tax schedules for audits and compliance requirements.

• Prepare and file state motor fuel tax returns within required deadlines.

• Issue 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms and maintain accurate supporting documentation.

• Oversee general ledger fixed asset and lease management systems.

• Lead system implementations upgrades user training and change management initiatives.

• Standardize accounting procedures and improve workflows efficiency and data integrity.

• Support hiring compensation discussions organizational changes acquisitions and department restructuring.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

• Experience with financial reporting payroll accounts payable accounts receivable and tax compliance.

• Three to five years of managerial or supervisory experience preferred.

• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.

• CPA license preferred.

• Fuel energy or logistics industry experience is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume deadline-driven environments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems proactively.

• Experience improving accounting procedures and business processes.

• Proficiency with financial systems accounting software Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Strong analytical written verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to interpret complex financial data including amortizations interest and commissions.

• Effective leadership collaboration coaching and team development capabilities.

• Opportunity to lead accounting operations for a respected refined fuel distribution organization.

• Meaningful impact on financial reporting compliance operational efficiency and business performance.

• Collaborative partnership with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Opportunity to guide system improvements implementations and process optimization.

• Support for professional growth through team leadership and strategic business exposure.

• Ability to help build a high-performing accounting function and develop future talent.