General Accounting Manager-Systems & Analytics

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The General Accounting Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing general accounting activities, financial analysis, and decision support to ensure accurate and timely financial results. This role oversees general ledger accounting, month‑end close, reporting, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with internal finance policies, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP.

The position partners closely with business and finance leaders, provides oversight of co‑sourced accounting activities, supports audits and strategic initiatives, and drives continuous improvement and data governance practices through technology, automation, and strong financial controls.

• Ensure Accounting Compliance&Internal Controls:
  Perform accounting activities in accordance with GAAP, SOX
  404, and company policies; maintain and update process documentation and controls.
• Manage General Ledger Accounting:
  Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, calculations, analyses, and supporting documentation for core business entities, joint ventures, and partnerships.
• Lead Month‑End Close&Financial Accuracy:
  Coordinate and oversee month‑end close activities, implement error‑prevention controls, resolve issues, and ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Oversee Co‑Sourced Accounting Operations:
  Review and monitor accounting activities performed by IBM, ensuring policy compliance, quality deliverables, timely execution, and effective issue resolution.
• Provide Financial Analysis&Reporting:
  Prepare and analyze financial reports, SG&A results, account variances, and flux commentary; research and explain financial results to management and business partners.
• Partner with Business Leaders&Stakeholders:
  Serve as the primary accounting liaison for assigned functions, providing reporting support, budgeting guidance, coding direction, issue resolution, and accounting expertise.
• Support Budgeting, Forecasting&Decision‑Making:
  Assist with SG&A budget development and provide financial insights to support planning and informed business decisions.
• Support Audits, Tax&Financial Reporting Requirements:
  Respond to audit, tax, regulatory, and financial reporting requests by leveraging a strong understanding of financial statements and underlying transactions.
• Drive Process Improvement&Technology Enablement:
  Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, accounting tools, automation, and AI solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Lead Systems, Projects&Master Data Governance:
  Support acquisitions, system conversions, and software implementations; serve as subject matter expert for accounting systems, SAP processes, and RTR master data governance.
• Collaborate Across Functions&Resolve Complex Issues:
  Partner with Finance, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other stakeholders to research transactions, resolve issues, assess accounting…