Accounting Manager II

About the role

The Accounting Manager II plays a critical leadership role within the Finance organization by overseeing complex technical accounting and financial reporting processes across Valvoline Global Operations (VGO).

Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting Leadership - Lead the analysis, documentation, and application of complex accounting topics including new accounting standards, business combinations, and joint ventures.
• Develop and maintain global accounting policy guidance and white papers on technical areas for internal use and audit support.
• Provide proactive technical accounting guidance to the Chief Accounting Officer and external auditors, ensuring alignment with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Financial Reporting Oversight - Own the technical financial reporting process, including monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting cycles.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial results and preparation of financial statements in coordination with corporate accounting and regional finance teams.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of internal and external reporting deliverables, including disclosures and board reporting packages.
• Process Governance and Compliance - Maintain and monitor internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Assess the impact of evolving regulatory guidance, ensuring timely implementation and documentation of changes.
• Partner with external auditors and internal audit to support audit readiness and ensure a clean control environment.
• Strategic Collaboration and Communication - Serve as a central liaison for technical accounting matters across regional finance leads and global stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate complex accounting matters to non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Serve as a central liaison for technical accounting matters across regional finance leads and global stakeholders.
• Support preparation of board materials, investor-facing documents, and other executive reporting requirements.
• People and Project Management - Lead and develop a small team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives related to accounting process improvements, system implementations, and finance transformation.
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the technical accounting function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in technical accounting or external financial reporting.
• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP; IFRS experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance.
• High proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Business Planning and Consolidation, Blackline) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated leader with a high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Technical accounting expertise to solve complex financial reporting issues and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Skills

• Technical accounting expertise to solve complex financial reporting issues and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• PTO Buy/Sell Options*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*