Job Summary:

As the Corporate GL Accounting Manager, you will oversee the general ledger accounting function for our global organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity in financial reporting. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of skilled professionals and drive process improvements within an emerging growth company.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger system, including chart of accounts, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Manage and develop a team of GL accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure the team's success.
• Establish and maintain internal controls over the general ledger process to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance GL accounting processes, implementing best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring proper elimination of intercompany balances in consolidation.
• Perform variance analysis and trend analysis on GL accounts, investigating and explaining variances to senior management as needed.
• Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, providing support and documentation for audits and reviews of GL accounts.
• Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives related to GL accounting, system implementations, or process enhancements.
• Collaborate with other finance teams, including FP&A, Tax, and Treasury, to support business initiatives and provide accurate financial information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting, including 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably with a “Big 4” firm.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Fusion) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.