Senior Manager – Accounting and Reporting
Senior Manager – Accounting and Reporting
We are partnering with a global leader in its industry—an organization known for its strong operational footprint, commitment to financial integrity, and continuous investment in innovation. With a collaborative and performance-driven culture, this company empowers its teams to take initiative and drive strategic improvements across all areas of finance. Their mission is grounded in excellence, transparency, and delivering value to stakeholders through accurate and insightful financial reporting.
We are seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting and Reporting to join a high-performing finance team and directly support the Chief Accounting Officer. This role plays a key part in managing corporate cost tracking, forecasting, and internal reporting processes. With a mix of operational and GAAP accounting responsibilities, the Senior Manager will analyze key financial data, identify trends, and contribute to the development of reporting deliverables for executive leadership. This position offers a high level of visibility and collaboration across corporate functions and international teams, while also managing and mentoring two direct reports within the global business service center.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee internal financial reporting for monthly and quarterly close cycles, from initial analysis through executive reporting.
- Conduct P&L variance analysis, forecast-to-actuals, and budget comparisons across corporate and shared services functions.
- Manage the forecasting and budgeting process for corporate cost centers, leveraging Oracle EPM and SmartView for analysis and reporting.
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Controllership to deliver financial insights and support business decision-making.
- Analyze key trends, balance sheet fluctuations, and foreign exchange impacts to enhance reporting accuracy and business context.
- Lead, coach, and develop two team members based in the Global Business Services Center.
- Contribute to month-end close and ensure all accounting is in compliance with US GAAP.
- Play an integral role in external and internal audits, including quarterly reviews and controls testing.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, process optimization, and shorter close cycles.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including internal reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Proven experience in public accounting and a strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Proficiency in Oracle EPM and SmartView is essential.
- Previous management experience, including leading and developing direct reports.
- Ability to interpret and synthesize complex financial data for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong leadership presence and communication skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
If you're a finance leader who enjoys diving into the details while driving strategy, this is a standout opportunity. Apply today with your resume and contact information to be considered for this impactful role!