Manager, Accounting

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in accounting, 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Education: Bachelor/University Degree in Accounting
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), audit technique to test financial/operations controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with all levels of employees including IT support team on system enhancements.
• Intermediate knowledge of U.S. business entertainment tax rules is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to successfully manage multiple projects, expectations of multiple business partners, and changes in priorities.
• Internal Controls: Writes and reviews policies and procedures with an internal control mindset. Gives guidance on improving internal controls and policies and procedures within own area and with business partners. Identifies issues with internal controls and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Technology: Utilizes digital tools to perform tasks at a high level of productivity. Identifies and supports transformation of processes with technology and evaluates the cost effectiveness, ROI, and key benefits of new or existing technologies. Identifies when use of digital tools is not effective or practical. Understands the applicable systems used in the General Accounting areas and how these systems are integrated with other company systems. Can identify the risks, dependencies, and downstream effects when these systems and related systems or processes are modified Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word). Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and JD Edwards is beneficial.
• Influencing and Storytelling with Data: Organizes and structures presentations or communications in a way that is easily understandable to the audience. Uses judgment to validate that data is relevant and used in the proper context. Develops stories and builds arguments using data and visuals that lead audiences to clear conclusions in ways that compel action.
• Builds and maintains trusting relationships by actively listening to stakeholders and backing up opinions with facts, knowledge, and logic. Understands the broader business and strategic goals of the Company.
• Must be able to exercise extreme discretion in dealing with confidential information including financial information, audit information, and privileged executive information.
• Ability to assist international markets after hours approximately 5% of work time.