Corporate Accounting Manager

About the Role

The Corporate Accounting Manager reports to the Global Director of Finance and Accounting and is responsible for the global consolidation of Safeguard's more than 20 legal entities, accurate and timely financial reporting, and oversight of the company’s compliance with US GAAP.

This role involves overseeing the annual external audit, managing internal and external consolidated reporting, conducting technical accounting research, drafting white papers, and developing and maintaining Corporate Accounting Policies in alignment with US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global finance leaders to facilitate the corporate close and consolidation process across all entities worldwide, including preparation, coordination, management, quality control, performance metrics, and timely delivery of consolidation results.
• Complete monthly consolidations across over 20 legal entities within a multi-currency, multi-system framework, including elimination entries and analytical reviews of each entity's results.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare white papers for the adoption of new accounting standards, expansion into new business areas, and significant transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and debt transactions.
• Manage the integration of financial results from newly acquired entities into the consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with purchase accounting and GAAP requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for external valuation advisors regarding the valuation of acquired businesses.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including managing drafts, comments, and version control.
• Oversee the annual consolidated external audit process and ensure the timely release of financial statements.
• Maintain the accuracy of intercompany balances and proactively address discrepancies across global locations.
• Oversee related party agreements among international entities.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to the accounting team on US GAAP standards for external financial reporting.
• Manage differences between GAAP and statutory reporting for international entities.
• Prepare cash flow and equity roll-forwards on a monthly basis.
• Create supporting documentation and ensure audit trails for all significant changes during the reporting period.
• Oversee non-GAAP reporting and collaborate with FP&A, Controllers, and business partners to identify, evaluate, and report on non-GAAP items.
• Assess, initiate, and implement process improvement changes in Corporate Accounting.
• Collaborate with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of financial data in financial reporting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience is required.
• Experience in public accounting, particularly with a Big 4 firm, is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, including accounting for business combinations and other complex transactions, as well as required financial disclosures.
• Proven experience in global consolidations within complex organizational structures, including multiple functional currencies.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP system is advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to collaborate closely with accounting teams across various entities to ensure timely reporting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Exceptional verbal, written, technical, and interpersonal communication skills, along with effective presentation capabilities.

Competencies

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability.
• Ability to plan, execute, control, and deliver effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels.
• Leadership skills to challenge and influence others effectively at all levels.
• Ability to independently define problems, collect data, establish facts, and solve problems.
• Develop priorities and adjust work plans to meet deadlines.
• Motivate a team for excellence and consistency in performance and outputs.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, hearing/listening, grasping, and reaching.
• Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and color recognition.

Mental Requirements

• Maintain an appropriate work pace.
• Comprehend, write, and follow instructions.
• Exercise logic and reasoning.
• Read, communicate verbally and in writing, make decisions, count, and compute.
• Multi-task, re-direct, and handle numerous interruptions.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional maturity and emotional intelligence, even in difficult or stressful situations.

Other Requirements

Occasional travel may be required, both domestic and international (<10%).

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.