Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting

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the senior corporate accounting manager will play a strategic leadership role within the company’s accounting organization, supporting a publicly traded, multi-entity enterprise with approximately $2.8b in annual revenue. This role will work closely with the controller – operational accounting and senior finance leadership to lead the monthly close process, manage quarterly and year-end sec reporting, strengthen financial controls, and drive continuous improvement of accounting operations.
the ideal candidate is a hands-on, experienced accounting leader with a strong public company background, deep technical accounting expertise, the ability to manage tight deadlines, develop high-performing talent, and partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

• lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate results and adherence to timelines.
• take ownership of critical close areas and high-risk accounts, providing technical direction rather than solely reviewing staff work.
• review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• develop and maintain key roll-forwards, disclosure support schedules, and balance sheet tie-outs.
• ensure compliance with u.s. Gaap, sox, and company accounting policies.
• coordinate preparation and review of quarterly and annual sec filings footnotes and other disclosures.
• partner with the controller – operational accounting and other senior leaders to address complex accounting matters and ensure consistent application of policies.

• directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals (including 4–5 direct reports), fostering strong performance and career growth.
• set priorities, allocate workload, and ensure execution against close and reporting cycle deadlines.
• promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• support adoption of new accounting standards and assess impacts on financial statements and disclosures
• maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting (sox), including coordination with internal and external auditors
• act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits.

• identify and implement opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes.
• collaborate with fp&a, tax, legal, it, and operational finance teams on financial reporting processes and systems initiatives.
• lead or support special projects such as system implementations, process automation, and acquisition integrations.
• provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on financial reporting trends and analysis.

• bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• cpa required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company experience
• strong knowledge of u.s. Gaap and sox compliance
• prior experience managing or reviewing monthly close and external financial reporting
• proven people management experience with direct reports
• strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• experience supporting medium to large publicly traded organizations.
• public accounting background and/or experience.
• experience with oracle erp and related financial reporting tools (e.g., hyperion, smart view).
• familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as power bi.
• demonstrated experience leading process improvement or accounting transformation…