Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager - Tempe

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing a team that includes direct and indirect reports in the accounting and financial reporting for one of Enpro’s sites located in Tempe, AZ, and several other key businesses.

This position is a key member of the global Controlling leadership team. We are looking for someone with a growth mindset who is committed to serving the team, supporting people in their personal and professional growth, and helping team members grow in their roles while developing new skills through cross‑training and mentoring.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure operational deliverables are met, and corporate calendar deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee financial accounting, inventory costing, and all controllership activities for all sites in the Region.
• Direct the cost accounting work to ensure appropriate valuation of inventory.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), U.S. GAAP, and applicable local regulations. Support the team in promptly responding to internal and external audit requests and in testing procedures as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the site functions and shared services to promote standardization and the implementation of consistent best practices across the organization.
• Contribute to special projects and peak workload periods as needed. Support team members in focusing on process improvement and automation with the support of internal and external specialists.
• Participate and contribute to controllership and finance meetings at the corporate office in Charlotte and elsewhere, determine and support the achievement of financial and non‑financial strategies and objectives.

At Enpro, our values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect guide how we work, collaborate, and grow. In this role, you will have opportunities to live these values every day by creating safe environments, driving meaningful results, and building respectful relationships.

Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Enpro Safety Pledge in everything you do. Look for ways to improve safety in your work, your team, and the broader organization, because safety starts with each of us.

Bring your full self to work. Focus on creating value, driving innovation, and continuously improving how we work.

Create space for every voice to be heard. Foster a workplace built on mutual respect, where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to both personal and organizational success.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Preferred Experience:
  
  in accounting management, or a blend of corporate and public accounting experience.
• Minimum Experience:
  • 8 - 12 years of work experience in Accounting
  • Progressive experience in managing and developing teams
  • Sarbanes‑Oxley knowledge and compliance
• Preferred Certification:
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Travel:
  Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time as business needs require.

Models the way through honesty, accountability, and respect. Leads with an ownership mindset, accepting responsibility for outcomes and team development. Chooses collaboration over silos and builds trust across sites and functions. Communicates clearly and concisely, anticipates the need for updates, and ensures stakeholders have timely access to the information they need.

Makes principled, data‑driven decisions that protect financial integrity and support Enpro’s values, while inviting diverse perspectives and explaining the rationale behind choices.

• Sets clear expectations, follows through, and holds self and team accountable for commitments.
• Shares information early, summarizes key points, and confirms understanding with stakeholders.
• Proactively provides status, risks, and next steps, including corrective actions when needed.
• Seeks input from sites, operations, and corporate partners to solve problems and remove barriers.
• Practices honesty in all communications and decisions, even when outcomes are…