Summary
We are seeking an experienced and driven Accounting Manager to lead initiatives focused on enhancing our internal control environment, promoting best practices, and driving efficiencies across our global accounting processes. Understanding of SOX and technical (SEC) accounting matters, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and enjoy partnering with cross-functional. This role provides an opportunity to see the end-to-end operations of a global organization and will serve as a career accelerator
Responsibilities
- Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting
- Provide planning & management oversight for the monthly close process, including the review of journal entries, month and year-to-date variance analysis, and internal management reports and account reconciliations
- Serve as the owner for key financial statement close processes and ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory and legal compliance
- Develop and deliver training to raise the knowledge of accountants of internal control requirements, best practices, and company policies
- Manage 3rd-party advisors for Sales and Use Tax compliance
- As required, work with partners, lenders, external auditors, vendors, and consultants
- Managing a team of professionals to perform and review results of management reporting, variance analysis, and projection updates.
- Regularly update documentation to reflect changes in standards, processes, or regulatory requirements
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and process enhancements; develop and present proposed solutions to finance leadership and manage the implementation of approved initiatives
- Partner with the financial systems team to reduce manual processes and improve the scalability of accounting operations with automation and technology
- Special Projects: Support senior leadership initiatives and manage projects across finance, accounting, and reporting, providing stretch assignments and development opportunities
- Partner with internal audit and process leads to ensure timely resolution of audit requests
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field + CPA
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in public audit or corporate accounting at a public company, with a strong focus on internal controls, month end close, process improvement and leadership.
- Strong preference for Big 4 experience
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment, with an understanding of cross-cultural communication and collaboration
- Self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail
- Unwavering commitment to doing the right thing