Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX
• Contribute to team planning and provide oversight to ensure we meet critical deadlines while always remaining compliant with organizational and professional practices and policies
• Manage assigned areas of month-end financial close and contribute to timely and error-free reporting
• Administer close schedules to meet key deadlines while continuing to support our team operationally (e.g., vendor invoicing, payments, etc.)
• Preparing, reviewing and coaching other team members in areas including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting commentary and other supporting schedules relevant to month-end close and reporting
• Maintain clear communication of status with accounting leadership, parent companies, auditors, and all other key stakeholders
• Supervise and provide oversight over day-to-day workstreams in areas including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accrual analysis, intercompany transactions, cash and treasury, fixed assets, leases, and support federal and local tax filing requirements
• Directly collaborate with finance and operational departments on forecasting and variance analysis, including providing sound accounting advice on contracts or transactions based on research, while drawing on prior technical experience
• Demonstrate strong Excel skills, including abilities in data cleansing/structuring through use of Power Query and/or advanced Excel techniques
• Contribute to a team culture focused on coaching, development and collaboration across the broader organization
• Absorb and maintain documentation of accounting policies, technical accounting positions or changes in controls
• Assist with coordination of internal and external audit requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; advanced degree and/or credentials (CPA and/or MBA) are preferred
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities; public accounting experience and/or FP&A experience are preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Workday Adaptive is preferred
• Must have strong foundational US GAAP knowledge; previous experience with IFRS and/or intragroup reporting is preferred
• Comfortable researching accounting guidance and tailoring your point of view based on others’ needs and level of accounting knowledge
• Strong communication skills and passion for developing collaborative relationships across all levels and teams to provide an elevated level of service in our fast-paced environment is required
• Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to lead from the front with a team-first mindset
• Comfortable adjusting working hours to support the broader team in preparation for the race, meet all our key reporting timelines, and to periodically accommodate meetings across time zones (including U.K. colleagues)
• Hightly organized and detailed oriented