Manager, Finance & Accounting (II)
About the role
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations for Brinks North America, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with US GAAP and company policies. This role partners closely with field operations, finance leadership, and corporate teams to support a complex, high-volume environment involving cash management, logistics, and service operations.
Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 52 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries. We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses (AP, AR, Prepaids, etc.).
- Analyze financial results and provide insights to senior leadership.
- Oversee accounting for revenue recognition, cost of services, and operational expenses across multiple locations.
- Partner with operations teams to ensure proper accounting for cash logistics, vault services, and transportation activities.
- Monitor and improve processes around high-volume transactional environments.
- Fleet capitalization (trucks acquisition, sale lease back, repowers, etc.)
- Maintain and enhance a strong internal control environment in compliance with SOX requirements.
- Ensure adherence to Brinks’ policies, procedures, and audit standards.
- Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and remediation.
- Manage, develop, and mentor a team of accountants and analysts.
- Driving accountability, performance management, and professional development.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet deadlines and business priorities.
- Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and regional leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Identify cost savings and operational efficiency opportunities.
- Promote automation and continuous improvement in accounting processes.
- Support ERP and financial system enhancements (e.g., Great Plains, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Implement best practices to improve data accuracy and reporting speed.
Work environment: Fast-paced, operationally driven environment supporting critical financial infrastructure; frequent interaction with cross-functional teams including operations, treasury, and corporate finance; hybrid or office-based, depending on location.
Key success factors: Ability to balance accuracy with speed in a high-volume setting; strong ownership mindset and accountability; continuous improvement focus; effective collaboration with operations teams.