Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate general ledger detail leading to timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Essential Functions:

• Provides training and development to members of team.
• Manages workflow and workload distribution across team.
• Provides general guidance and support.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of the monthly, quarterly and annual year end close processes.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, Company internal controls and other policies / regulations.
• Reviews journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis for accuracy appropriate logic and sufficiency of support.
• Ensures department work product is compliant with GAAP and all Company policies and controls.
• Ensures adequate supporting detail and appropriate logic flow of analyses.
• Interfaces with both internal and external auditors to achieve an on time successful audit outcome.
• Monitors work areas for opportunities to increase efficiency or accuracy through process automation or changes to existing process.
• Acts as a change agent for identified areas, working through the development, testing and implementation of improvements. Champions a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Collaborates actively with other departments within the company to ensure timely accurate month end financial reporting and problem resolution.
• Communicates promptly to management information about problem areas and risks identified.
• Reaches out proactively to others across the organization to resolve identified issues and improve understanding both inside and outside of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of general ledger managementexperience.
• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
• Exposure to a global organization working with multiple currencies a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP/S4Hana is a plus.