Accounting Manager

Location: New York

** The Role
** We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager within the Global Technical Controllership group s is a high-level contributing role and is focused on the accounting for complex accounting areas primarily within in our Corporate segment. You will be part of the monthly close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, while having responsibility for a diverse range of complex accounting duties.

You will also have the opportunity to be a key part in helping to scale our accounting department. A good understanding of US GAAP and accounting processes will be required for executing strategic initiatives or other complex accounting issues that arise and bringing innovative ideas to improve current processes. As this role will be working in partnership with corporate leadership and business unit management, excellent communication skills, collaboration, and ability to influence others will be key in being successful in this role.

Healthy curiosity, ability to challenge status quo and test new ideas will also be key. This role will also require the ability to take initiative, execute (debate, decide, commit) and deliver results consistently while keeping a positive and tenacious attitude.  
** Position details*
* • Manage several key areas within the Corporate close process requiring partnership with various Corporate functions, third parties, and other tax and business unit partners to support internal transactions and initiatives. Sample complex areas within our team include, but are not limited to management incentive program, captive insurance programs, equity investments, hedging accounting, share-based compensation, restructuring and more. Responsibilities will include execution and/or review of journal entries, reconciliations, reporting schedules.
• Collaborate and coordinate with various business partners to obtain required financial reporting information and develop improvements to the financial reporting process.
• Perform research and develop conclusions on complex issues and document in whitepapers in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance.
• Engage in various other ad-hoc projects or initiatives & work effectively in a high growth environment – comfortable in both individual contributor roles and cross-functional team management roles, depending on what is required by the business at the time.
• Promote and embody a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation through ongoing evaluations process improvements and regular interactions with business owners and management on accounting matters.
• Support forecasting and budgeting process by working with key stakeholders as well as provide counsel and insights into financial results, forecasts, and risks.
• Maintain and execute adequate internal controls for responsibilities.  
** Typical

Minimum Requirements *
* • Minimum 5+ years accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting  
** Critical Skills*
* • Experience executing and performing month-end and quarterly close activities in a multi-national organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage, and prioritize various responsibilities.
• Cultivates and maintains a priority around transparency, accuracy, diligence, timeliness, and teamwork.
• Strong cross functional written and communication skills required.
• An inquisitive mindset will be beneficial in this role. Being able to get to the detail but also being able to step back and analyze the bigger picture will be key to developing your career in this space.
• Strong systems skills (e.g., SAP, FCCS, Smart View, and Blackline, preferred)  
** Education*
* • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field.  
** Physical Requirement
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