Accounting Manager

Company - Our client is a rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer. This is a fully integrated global company that is an award winning category leader across multiple product lines.

Role - The Corporate Accounting Manager plays a critical role in the corporate accounting team, focusing on key areas such as intercompany accounting, eliminations, bonus accruals, oversight of the corporate credit card program, and other corporate functions as needed. This position ensures accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP, supports monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities, and works closely with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, HR, and operations.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex accounting processes in a corporate environment.

• Own and manage components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclasses.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Intercompany & Eliminations

• Manage intercompany transactions between domestic and international entities, ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, and settlement.
• Perform intercompany eliminations and related consolidation entries for accurate corporate-level financial reporting.

Bonus & Compensation Accruals

• Calculate and record monthly and quarterly bonus accruals based on HR and FP&A input.
• Reconcile compensation-related accounts and ensure alignment with payroll and performance metrics.
• Assist with analysis of compensation trends and actual vs. budget variances.

Corporate-Level Accounting Functions

• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial statements and internal management reports.
• Participate in internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit inquiries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 4–6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and intercompany accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Aptean) and Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or international corporate environment.