Senior Manager, Accounting; audit exp

Senior Manager, Accounting (Audit Exp Preferred)

Location:

Stamford, Connecticut

Hybrid Role (in office 3x per week)

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000

• Commutable to Stamford area
• Enthusiastic about being in-office 3x per week
• Seasoned leader (executive presence. This is a senior manager, not just a manager)
• Big 4 (MANDATORY)
• Minimum of 7-10 years in accounting, preferably audit.

Fortune 1000 Manufacturer of Consumer Products (shampoo, laundry detergent, adhesives, etc)

• Lead the close process:
  Oversee and ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for North America Legal Entities, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and the company's Accounting Guidelines.
• Be the audit liaison:
  Manage external audit activities and foster strong auditor relationships to ensure efficient quarterly and annual reviews
• Guide shared services:
  Provide oversight and direction to the General Accounting team within the Shared Service Center to maintain quality and consistency.
• Strengthen collaboration:
  Act as one of the key contacts between General Accounting and Finance stakeholders (i.e., Controlling, Order-To-Cash, Tax, and Treasury) to align on reporting and closing activities.
• Drive process improvement:
  Identify and implement opportunities to optimize processes, strengthen controls, and enhance financial efficiency.
• Ensure governance and compliance:
  Maintain robust internal controls and ensure adherence to financial regulations and corporate policies.
• Partner across the business:
  Provide guidance and insights on accounting and reporting requirements to help drive better business decisions.
• Lead special projects:
  Support initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and system migrations, ensuring seamless integration from a finance perspective.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability:
  Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the finance organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required); CPA and Big 4 experience (strongly preferred)
• A minimum of 7 years of accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS (e.g., revenue, leasing, pensions, M&A)
• Experience in technical accounting research and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex issues to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across domestic and international locations
• Advanced Excel; SAP experience a plus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
• Leadership skills to guide teams and influence stakeholders
• Interest in global career growth; ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

• MS WORD Resume
• Required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

Stephen Fleischner

Recruiting Manager

INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.

EMAIL: sf