Accounting Manager, Financial Shared Services

The Accounting Manager leads a team of supervisors and senior analysts in preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and takes ownership of monthly forecasts and budget discussions with corporate leadership. This role is also responsible for conducting periodic reviews on key balance sheets and identifies and reports metrics regarding reconciliation status to Financial Shared Services Director and Sr. Director. This position is highly visible to corporate personnel and provides exposure to finance leadership of our international entities. Ideal candidate must be able to coach, motivate and inspire supporting personnel reporting up to this position.

Prior supervisory experience required. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and comfort with exploring and using new technologies is a plus. Must exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. CPA/MBA preferred.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Work alongside FP&A and finance & accounting management to deliver relevant and timely reporting of financial data analytics like the monthly flash report, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook
• Contribute to the preparation of GAAP financial statements, which includes document preparation, data analysis, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes

• Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances
• Engages with foreign and subsidiary partners to provide reviews and guidance on financial statement overall analytical reviews
• Interface with external/internal auditors in managing requests concerning processes and deliverables
• Seeks opportunities to modify or enhance current processes and ensures processes are documented and up-to-date
• Ensures targeted monthly deadlines are met and key controls are completed
• Promotes teamwork between operational groups and financial departments.
• Actively coaches, develops and encourages team members to perform to the best of its abilities
• Assists the accounting team with monthly responsibilities, as needed
• Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections, as necessary
• Resolves complex accounting issues, work under pressure and multitask is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance combined with 3 – 5 years accounting/finance experience
• Minimum on 3-5 years in supervisory experience
• CPA or pursuing certification

• Thorough understanding of basic accounting concepts including the balance sheet method of review.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and multi-entity accounting
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Highly detail oriented and ability to multitask and meet assigned deadlines
• Critical thinking skills with timely, effective decision making
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Exemplifies exceptional customer service and communication skills with the ability to develop and grow relationships
• Must have a strong focus on technology and experience using cloud and web based applications. Experience with Peoplesoft or Oracle is a plus.
• Exceptional Excel skills
• Strong work ethic and a team player

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