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Position Overview
Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
About Harris Williams
We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.
We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled - those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.
The Role:
The Accounting Manager ("AM") is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence core financial operations while gaining exposure to deal activity and firmwide initiatives. This role is primarily on-site (4-5 days/week), enabling close collaboration with leadership and deal teams.
Why This Role Is Unique

• Broad ownership: Lead AP, AR, and Revenue-uncommon scope that gives full visibility into accounting operations.
• Deal exposure: Partner directly with bankers and engagement teams, gaining insight into M&A transactions.
• High visibility: Regular interaction with senior leadership and opportunity to influence processes.
• Global complexity: Work across international transactions and cross-border operations.
• Impact-driven environment: Opportunity to improve systems, reporting, and workflows in a fast-paced firm.

Core Responsibilities:
General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Transaction Management: Responsible for reviewing and posting accounting transactions to the General Ledger.
• Reporting & Closing: Manage the period-end closing process and develop internal reports.
• Special Projects: Participate in, support special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Accounts Payable

• Vendor Management: Oversee invoice processing within the procurement system
• Expense & Payroll Management: Oversee expense reimbursement process and review/approve payroll transactions.
• Asset Management: Manage the firm's property and equipment records.
• Lease Accounting: Review lease agreements and manage lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842.

Accounts Receivable & Revenue

• Invoicing: Manage the monthly client invoicing process, including bespoke invoicing requirements for engagement teams.
• AR Monitoring: Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and interface directly with banking teams and clients.
• International Operations: Manage the firm's international process for cross-border transactions.
• Expense Analysis: Analyze deal expenses across all industry groups.

Job Specific Competencies, Education & Experience:

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Must be able to obtain a FINRA Series 99 license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong preference for public accounting and/or professional services environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams with responsibility for performance, development, and output.
• Systems proficiency with ERP platforms (Oracle Fusion experience, a plus).
• Strong analytical mindset and research skills.
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions and translation adjustments, preferred.
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance with regularity requirements is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communicator who can partner with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including senior professionals.

Our Culture & Growth
When you join Harris Williams, you step into a highly collaborative, high-expectations environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership and make a visible impact. We value curiosity, accountability, and a strong team-first mindset.
This is an environment where you will be expected to lean in, contribute meaningfully, and grow quickly, working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Additional Information

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• This description reflects the core responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities and focus areas may evolve based on business needs.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.
Base Salary: $110,000 - $140,000

• Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.
• Role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
• Application Window: Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 07/16/2026, although longer with business discretion.

Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Competencies
Accounting, Budgeting, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. At least 3 years of prior management experience is typically required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $133,000.00 - $247,000.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/16/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
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