Senior Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for North America legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with IFRS and company accounting guidelines.
• Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet accounts, journal entries, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Provide oversight and direction to the General Accounting team within the Shared Service Center to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Partner closely with Controlling, Order-To-Cash, Tax, and Treasury teams to align on close timelines, reporting requirements, and accounting treatments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and corporate governance policies.
• Provide accounting guidance and technical expertise to support business decisions and finance stakeholders.
• Support special projects including mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and finance transformations.
• Promote best practices, accountability, and knowledge sharing across the finance organization.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• CPA certification strongly preferred; Big 4 public accounting experience highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP, including areas such as revenue recognition, leasing, pensions, and M&A.
• Experience performing technical accounting research and preparing documentation.
• Proven experience managing external audits.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional and international teams.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership experience guiding teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.