Sr. Manager, General Accounting

About the role

This position is responsible for managing a team of accountants in the preparation and accuracy of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, while ensuring compliance with all internal control requirements. The Manager will provide day-to-day leadership to the General Accounting team, support departmental objectives, and help drive consistency, efficiency, and accuracy across accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals to ensure high-quality output and continuous improvement.
• Manage team workloads, establish priorities, provide ongoing performance feedback, and maintain appropriate cross-training and succession coverage.
• Lead and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for core accounting functions to ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting, ensuring deadlines are met and accounting issues are identified and resolved timely.
• Core accounting functions include the following areas: Revenue recognition, SG&A expenses, Cash and cash equivalents, Prepaid expenses and other assets, Accrued liabilities, Payroll and benefits accounting. Activities will include review of journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by staff, review account activity, financial results, and period-over-period variances, investigating and explaining unusual or material items.
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures are appropriately documented, consistently applied, and updated as business processes evolve.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, including proper documentation and support for audit requirements.
• Oversee the execution and documentation of applicable SOX controls and support the timely remediation of control deficiencies.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting and operational needs.
• Research and resolve accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP, escalating complex or judgmental matters as appropriate.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred
• At least 6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, with demonstrated success in a management role
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle Planning (Smart View) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Skills & Abilities

• Passionate Learner – inquisitive about the business; open to feedback and coaching, applies learning quickly; applies learning to improve processes and procedures, proactively shares learning with colleagues and leaders; realigning and reshaping projects
• Flexible & Agile Adapter – responsive and open to change; works well with ambiguity; adapts to new plans or directions; keeps calm under pressure; perseveres to achieve the plan/task; doesn’t dwell on the past
• Talent Builder – considers how we can create an inclusive culture; encourages input from others; invests time as an informal/formal coach or buddy; works to build a diverse team with the right skills and knowledge; looks for ways to acknowledge, motivate, and value the team
• Effective Communicator – articulates in an appropriate and accurate manner; emotionally astute while remaining authentic to own style/self; encourages others to express views and opinions; demonstrates active listening and uses probing questions; is concise and relevant with data/info
• Team Builder – references the importance of teamwork and actively demonstrates collaboration and sharing; builds and/or participates in effective teams; values the importance of inclusion and various sources of thought/input; humble when operating within a team
• Customer Focused Partner – understands internal and external customer needs; contributes to plans and actions to improve the associate and customer journey/experience; holds self and team accountable for improving the customer experience; is an advocate for the customer
• Strategic Thinker – progressive thinking with the ability to bring new ideas to life; works with others to develop progressive and cost-effective strategies; provides suggestions to improve upon continuous improvement and scalability within department; uses a broad range of data sources
• Big Picture Thinker – understands own department and how other key departments operate; adopts an inclusive approach; seeks feedback reviews progress, and adapts plans as needed; understands interdependencies with other departments
• Results Driver – effective at driving and delivering on plans; holds self and team accountable to high standard of delivery; suggests opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement; focuses on the right priorities and uses resources/time wisely; demonstrates grit and determination
• Problem Solver & Decision Maker – able to consume department/operational data to identify business; identifies, gathers, and examines the relevant information; makes recommendations and takes action to solve challenges, considers importance/impact of decisions against relevant factors

Benefits

• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match.
• In addition, associates of SBH may take advantage of our in-house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus.
• Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!