International manufacturing company in Scottsdale, Arizona is looking to add an Accounting Manager to their staff. Candidate should be a self-starter that thrives in building processes and policies, applying technical accounting principles throughout a changing and undefined business environment in a hybrid or remote role. Able to work independently in a dynamic and open team environment. The role expands scope and responsibility for a candidate that embraces an agile culture and has the desire to learn and grow. This position reports to the Assistant Controller and will have a team of 3-4 with two direct reports.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and lead diverse and global team of accountants
- Responsible for Corporate related activities including US GAAP close activities, forecast, analysis and compliance
- Manage US GAAP consolidation process and statutory reporting responsibilities carried out by the team
- Oversee and review key global accounting processes including warranty, revenue recognition and leases
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and processes
- Leveraging technology to improve efficiencies and drive improvements
- Identify and research issues independently to develop innovative and scalable solutions through implementation; leverage lessons learned for identification
- Ad-hoc analysis and projects; at times in a compressed time environment
- Investigate, provide direction and facilitate resolution on accounting issues
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse global teams
- Agility to adapt in a constantly changing role
Required Skills/Competencies
- Technical
Solid working knowledge of:
• Understands/interprets financial statements and US GAAP
• SOX / 404 compliance
• Global close processes
• Master data
- Proficient on MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc.
- Solid working knowledge on major ERP and consolidation systems, such as Oracle, SAP, BPC, Anaplan, Tableau or related applications in a manufacturing and services environment preferred
- Solid written and oral communications skills
- Experience managing schedule/timelines
- BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
- CPA, preferred
Experience
- Combination of 6+ years of relevant work experience
- Deep knowledge of close cycle accounting, US GAAP and SOX compliance
- Demonstrated experience in accounting roles with growing responsibilities, particularly a combination of public and corporate accounting
- Process oriented, organized, ability to prioritize and detail oriented
- Financial system experience, especially major ERP, preferred
- Big 4 accounting firm and/or multi-national experience, preferred
- Manufacturing and/or services experience, preferred
