Senior Accounting Manager, North America

Overview:

The Senior Accounting Manager, North America will act as US Accounting subject matter expert on key finance and/ or business initiative projects and report directly to the VP Controller, North America. This role will work closely with the project managers for various parts of the business and Finance teams, the operational teams, and Group and US Accounting teams in developing analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls. This role is a swing role with the ability to fully engage with in project work and/ or assist with the close and reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible in their approach, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Participates in strategic financial special projects
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Collaborates with Group and US Accounting and Finance teams on new and streamline processes
• Assists with the monthly and quarterly financial close process as needed, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation
• Participates in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
• Ensures compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
• Collaborates with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual report
• Analyzes the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Makes recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
• Actively reviews and advise on financial/accounting processes
• Coaches, mentors, and manage other accountants who are working on respective projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 10 years of progressive general accounting experience with 5 years leading a team across multiple accounting functions - A/P, A/R, G/L
• Strong Financial Reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance
• Recent public accounting experience preferred
• CPA Certification preferred
• Financial services industry experience is a plus
• Strong technical and analytical skills including full knowledge of GAAP, prior experience in Corporate reporting structure, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient background of financial computer skills and proven ability to manage projects
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with large ERP and reporting packages, Oracle EBS and Blackline experience is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

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