Manager, Accounting

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ad hoc support to Business Units; research complex accounting issues and assist with preparing technical memos when required.
• Maintain and update accounting position documentation and memorialize conclusions on significant transactions.
• Maintain account reconciliation ownership for assigned corporate accounts.
• Own and review journal entries (JEs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform and review monthly/quarterly flux analyses (statutory, management reporting, vs. budget, vs. prior year/prior quarter).
• Support disclosure schedules and respond to inquiries from corporate headquarters.
• Serve as a Record-to-Report (R2R) champion where applicable, ensuring high-quality and timely close execution.
• Provide support for budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with FP&A.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure accurate projections related to pensions, debt, revenue, and legal accruals.
• Support preparation of management reporting packages and variance analysis.
• Cook up and support internal and external audits.
• Prepare and provide requested audit documentation and walkthrough support.
• Participate in SOC 1 review processes where applicable.
• Ensure strong internal controls are designed, documented, and operating effectively.
• Support with completion of quarterly management certifications.
• Support the project team with the controls workstream for the ongoing SAP S/4 Hana migration.
• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end processes beyond Corporate Accounting’s functional scope.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities.
• Lead or support implementation of efficiency gains across the accounting lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned areas.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and self-motivated to independently study accounting concepts.
• Experience overseeing and mentoring staff.
• Strong critical thinking and intuitive problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail required.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage audits and support SOX/SOC compliance.
• Self-driven with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Prior experience with SAP and/or system migrations a plus.
• Strong communication skills to interact and engage with a wide range and level of stakeholders.
• Must possess a high level of organization and planning skills to achieve success in handling many priorities / manage projects and leverage internal influence across multiple groups / teams.