The Senior Accounting Leader will demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives; integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, both domestically and internationally, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, research technical accounting literature and provide applicable guidance, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. 

Job Description:

The Senior Accounting Leader will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and consolidation process

• Complete period-end accounting closing processes

• Accurately and timely complete account reconciliations

• Perform timely completion of assigned Data Requests (DR) to Corporate

• Perform financial analysis on balance sheet accounts to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting

• Perform annual company internal controls reviews for specific areas, documenting process, risks and controls, and mitigation procedures as necessary

• Research technical accounting literature and company policies to provide application guidance on accounting issues

• Drive process improvement and efficiency gains

• Set up new general ledger accounts, product lines and related accounting values

• Lead an organization comprised of various levels of accounting personnel and maintain an effective financial system and provide information necessary to perform controllership responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counsel to subordinate employees

• Provide technical direction to assigned organization

• Act as liaison to various stakeholders within the company

• Advise and counsel management on financial issues

• Recommend and record necessary accounting adjustments

• Review proposed contracts recommending adjustments as necessary to ensure compliance and maximum financial benefit

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, review, and recommend changes.

• Familiarity with general ledger account structure

• Familiarity with Hyperion and/or Oracle

• Strong communication skills; ability to clearly communicate information and deliver messages effectively verbally and in writing

• Experience working across multiple functions and regions

• Strong analytic and organizational skills

• Strong initiative and proactive nature

• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• PC proficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Six years experience in public accounting firm of national repute and industry experience
• Certified Public Accountant or Master's of Business Administration.