Corporate Accounting Manager

Corporate Accounting Manager

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 7+ years relevant experience in the accounting profession
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal control best practices
• Skilled in comprehending end-to-end systems that impact accounting processes, with experience in effectively scaling financial operations
• Experience with financial statements and general ledger entries or review
• Proven working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft tools
• Self-starter and experienced in working independently as a significant individual contributor with minimal guidance

Responsibilities

• Work within a Corporate Accounting global process function, with responsibility for key financial reporting areas (Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet)
• Ensure an accurate and timely US GAAP month end close by providing management and support to the accounting close process. This role includes serving as a hands-on team member responsible for performing and reviewing accounting transactions including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Coach and develop the offshore team and ensure they perform according to expectations or the established desk-top procedures
• Partner with our global Corporate Accounting team and Finance organization, including legal, product, engineering, tax, risk teams, to implement scalable worldwide processes, systems & controls
• Lead projects to identify, design, test and roll-out new financial reporting systems and tools
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting policy, including related new controls
• Contribute to the quarterly SEC reporting cycle
• Ensure compliance with key controls and audit requirements, and provide accounting support to our statutory compliance teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 audit experience and Certified Public Accountant
• Proven experience in planning, analytical, and presentation skills
• Organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement
• Superb attention to detail yet possesses an understanding of the ‘big picture’ and the importance of risk mitigation and a controls environment
• Experience identifying problematic areas and determine root cause
• Experience with Oracle Financials, SAP or ERP system
• Experience streamlining processes
• Business partnering experience
• Experience with large, fast-growing, multinational company