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The Accounting Manager II plays a critical leadership role within the Finance organization by overseeing complex technical accounting and financial reporting processes across Valvoline Global Operations (VGO). This role is responsible for managing the preparation, analysis, and delivery of consolidated financial statements and technical accounting documentation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. In addition, the role provides strategic oversight of technical areas such as business combinations, pension and benefit obligations, self-insurance reserves, and joint ventures.
Job Responsibility:
Technical Accounting Leadership - Lead the analysis, documentation, and application of complex accounting topics including new accounting standards, business combinations, and joint ventures
Develop and maintain global accounting policy guidance and white papers on technical areas for internal use and audit support
Provide proactive technical accounting guidance to the Chief Accounting Officer and external auditors, ensuring alignment with US GAAP and IFRS
Financial Reporting Oversight - Own the technical financial reporting process, including monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting cycles
Oversee the consolidation of financial results and preparation of financial statements in coordination with corporate accounting and regional finance teams
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of internal and external reporting deliverables, including disclosures and board reporting packages
Process Governance and Compliance - Maintain and monitor internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with SOX requirements
Assess the impact of evolving regulatory guidance, ensuring timely implementation and documentation of changes
Partner with external auditors and internal audit to support audit readiness and ensure a clean control environment
Strategic Collaboration and Communication - Serve as a central liaison for technical accounting matters across regional finance leads and global stakeholders
Effectively communicate complex accounting matters to non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
Support preparation of board materials, investor-facing documents, and other executive reporting requirements
People and Project Management - Lead and develop a small team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Manage cross-functional initiatives related to accounting process improvements, system implementations, and finance transformation
Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the technical accounting function
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Master’s degree in Accounting
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
At least 3 years of experience in technical accounting or external financial reporting
Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience preferred
Deep expertise in US GAAP
IFRS experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance
High proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Business Planning and Consolidation, Blackline) and advanced Excel skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
able to influence and advise senior stakeholders
Self-motivated leader with a high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Technical accounting expertise to solve complex financial reporting issues and ensure compliance with global standards
Ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders
Nice to have:
Master’s degree preferred
CPA strongly preferred
What we offer:
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match