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The Accounting Manager is a key member of the AP Americas accounting team and is responsible for owning the accounting function and overseeing day‑to‑day accounting operations. This role has final accountability for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with reporting deadlines, HQ requirements, SOX, and internal controls. The Accounting Manager owns the month‑end close process end‑to‑end, provides technical judgment on accounting matters, reviews and approves financial deliverables, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex issues, audits, and policy decisions. This position provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and final sign‑off while operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and oversee the accounting team by setting priorities, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring accountability for timely and accurate financial reporting
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, and reviewing and approving journal entries and account reconciliations
Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting, review variance analyses, challenge results where necessary, and provide clear, concise explanations to support management and HQ reviews
Implement and enforce strong internal controls around the month-end close in accordance with HQ and SOX requirements, proactively recommend process improvements and best practices
Lead internal and external audit processes, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit requests and findings
Own accounting policies and procedures, ensuring documentation is complete, current, and aligned with evolving business needs
Prepare departmental reports and ad hoc analysis as needed
Requirements:
CPA certification required
BS in Accounting required
7-10 years of progressive experience in an accounting position managing the team
Proven leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Strong working knowledge with a major ERP system
Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
SOX compliance or internal controls experience
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt, challenge the status quo, and drive improvements
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
What we offer:
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package