Accounting Manager
Augusta National Golf Club • Augusta, Georgia • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jul 2, 2026
The Accounting Manager reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting and is responsible for both leadership and hands-on accounting execution. Serving as the primary accounting partner for assigned internal departments, this role provides financial oversight, technical accounting expertise, and support for complex accounting matters to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. The Accounting Manager oversees two Lead Accountants and ensures the integrity of the general ledger across all key accounting cycles. This position also plays a key role in consolidation activities and external audit support.
This position is a full-time, on-site role in Augusta, GA.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the hands-on accountant for a designated portfolio of internal departments — directly recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining the general ledger for those departments on a month-end close cycle.
- Analyze contracts and other source documents for assigned departments to determine proper accounting treatment, including revenue recognition under ASC 606, and record and maintain records for any resulting accounting entries.
- Review monthly departmental operating results for assigned departments; go beyond variance reporting to serve as a proactive financial partner to department leaders, collaborating to diagnose issues, develop cost strategies, and drive corrective action.
- Oversee all Accounts Receivable activity, including the design and distribution of AR reports and analytics that provide actionable insights to department leaders and management.
- Perform complex reconciliations of subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger and maintain and support billing schedules and receivable reporting for assigned departments.
- Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Directly manage, mentor, and develop two Lead Accountants, including review and approval of their work product, workload prioritization, performance management, and professional development.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors; coordinate the collection, preparation, and delivery of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls; identify control gaps, implement improvements, and update process documentation accordingly.
- Facilitate intra-departmental cross-training and develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assigned responsibilities to ensure operational continuity and knowledge transfer.
- Assist with non-routine and annual activities related to tournament activities.
- Review internal controls and, where necessary, recommend updates and documentation.
- Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an important part of the job.
Physical Demands
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
- Occasionally required to walk and work with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds and/or drive a golf cart.
- Required to sit, sometimes for several hours at a time, and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and application of GAAP, including ASC 606, with the analytical and problem solving skills necessary to research and resolve complex accounting issues independently.
- Demonstrated experience performing hands-on general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and contract analysis.
- Proven ability to manage and develop direct reports in a professional accounting environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and effectively oversee accounting responsibilities across multiple departments with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships, provide timely financial support, and present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to handle changes in project scope or priority in a positive and proactive manner.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational data.
Relative Experience/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Five years of accounting experience required
- Prior experience using Oracle accounting and/or club-related systems, specifically NetSuite, preferred
- CPA designation preferred
Projected Work Schedule:
Normal work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.