Sr. Manager, Finance Systems

Overview

The Accounting Manager – Financial Systems & Controls serves as a critical link between Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology, responsible for ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and scalability of the company’s financial systems and general ledger processes. Reporting directly to the Global Controller, this role will shape North America and Global footprint. This role owns the design, governance, maintenance and continuous improvement of financial systems, chart of accounts structures, and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary business owner of all ERP financial modules (e.g., General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Consolidation tools).
• Partner with IT to define system architecture, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations across global finance systems.
• Lead system-related projects, including implementations, upgrades, and process redesign initiatives.
• Champion consistency and standardization of financial processes across regions.
• Oversee global general ledger processes to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Drive continuous improvement in the close cycle, including automation, standardization, and cycle time reduction.
• Ensure integrity of financial data through reconciliations, validation controls, and structured review routines.
• Support complex accounting areas, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and FX translation.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting (SOX or SOX-like environments) by partnering with 3rd party accounting controls firm.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP / IFRS (as applicable) and internal accounting policies.
• Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, particularly on systems and GL processes.
• Maintain documentation of financial systems, workflows, and control environments for audit readiness.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline finance processes through automation, robotics, and system enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
• Drive adoption of best practices in financial systems and accounting operations globally.
• Support M&A integration efforts, including system harmonization and chart of accounts alignment.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and regional finance teams to ensure systems support evolving business requirements.
• Act as a translator between Finance and IT, ensuring business requirements are clearly defined and technically executed.
• Provide training and guidance to finance teams on systems, tools, and process changes.
• Support executive reporting requirements through improved data structures and system capabilities.
• Enable financial systems to produce accurate, consistent, and timely data for internal and external reporting.
• Partner with FP&A and BI teams to enhance financial reporting tools (e.g., dashboards, analytics platforms).
• Support data governance initiatives, including standard definitions and data lineage for financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• Significant experience in:
• General ledger accounting in a global/multi-entity environment
• Financial systems / ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Close processes, consolidations, and intercompany accounting
• Prior experience working closely with IT on system implementations or upgrades
• Experience in an Internal Controls/SOX or public company environment a plus
• Proven track record leading cross-functional or transformation initiatives
• Advanced understanding of ERP systems and financial modules
• Experience with system configuration, data structures, and reporting hierarchies
• Familiarity with automation tools (RPA), data analytics platforms, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity
• Ability to manage complexity across global operations and systems
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, standardization, and automation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Travel Requirements

0% ~ 10% travel domestically and internationally required.

EEO Statement

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.