Senior Manager, Accounting

Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on technical accounting leader to support complex accounting matters across a large, evolving corporate environment. This individual will serve as a key U.S. GAAP resource, researching technical issues, documenting accounting conclusions, strengthening processes, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

The role requires someone who can operate at both a strategic and tactical level. The Senior Manager will provide technical guidance while also stepping into the details when accounting processes, system challenges, or organizational changes require additional support. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable working through ambiguity, and willing to take ownership of issues from initial research through implementation.

Experience with employee benefits, payroll, pension, other post-employment benefits, debt, incentive compensation, or insurance arrangements would be valuable, but deep expertise in each area is not required.

Key Responsibilities Technical Accounting and U.S. GAAPServe as a technical accounting resource for complex and judgmental accounting matters

Research U.S. GAAP guidance and evaluate the accounting impact of new transactions, programs, and organizational changes

Prepare clear, well-supported technical accounting memoranda

Develop practical accounting positions that align with applicable guidance and the company’s operational environment

Advise accounting and business partners on appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting implications

Monitor new accounting standards and support implementation as needed

Accounting Ownership and Execution Take ownership of complex accounting issues and drive them through resolution

Provide hands-on support when accounting processes or system limitations create operational challenges

Review journal entries, account reconciliations, estimates, and supporting schedules for assigned accounting areas

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities

Evaluate account activity, investigate unusual items, and explain significant financial results

Help establish sustainable accounting processes where responsibilities, documentation, or controls require improvement
* Payroll and incentive compensation

Pension and retirement plans

Other post-employment benefits

Healthcare and employee benefit programs

Long-term incentive plans

Debt arrangements

Insurance and captive insurance programs

Review information provided by third-party administrators, actuaries, consultants, and plan advisors

Translate third-party calculations into accurate accounting entries and financial statement support

Audit and External Advisor Partnership Partner effectively with external auditors on complex accounting matters and significant estimates

Coordinate with third-party specialists and advisors to obtain necessary calculations and supporting information

Prepare audit-ready documentation and clearly communicate the rationale behind accounting conclusions

Respond to auditor questions and manage technical accounting matters through resolution

Systems, Processes, and Controls Evaluate the accounting impact of system implementations, integrations, and data-flow issues

Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Treasury, and other teams to resolve accounting and reporting challenges

Strengthen reconciliations, documentation, and internal controls for complex or higher-risk accounting areas

Support SOX compliance and ensure controls are appropriately designed and documented

Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, accountability, and efficiency

Help develop scalable processes that can support future organizational changes

Leadership and Business Partnership Act as a trusted accounting partner to Finance, HR, Payroll,…