Manager Global Accounting

About the Company

We are seeking a high energy and motivated Accounting Manager to join our Peoria, Arizona facility.

The Accounting Manager will manage the monthly financial review and closing process, will work with various departments to analyze and properly account for the related transactions, will support internal and external financial reporting, will research and document accounting positions for new, unusual and/or infrequent accounting events as needed. This position will report to the Controller.

• Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet & income statement analytics and fluctuation explanation
• Prepare and/or review various reports related to the internal and external financial statements
• Oversight and ownership of assigned key processes and related controls
• Research and develop accounting positions for new, unusual and/or infrequent accounting events
• Review contracts and determine the appropriate accounting treatments based on US GAAP and company policies
• Support the development and implementation of internal controls, accounting policies and processes
• Lead elements of accounting, analysis and reporting related to other areas as assigned
• Provide timely analysis and reporting for crisp decision making to the Executive team
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, as needed, regarding compliance with SOX requirements
• Identify and drive continuous process improvements for the accounting close process

• The successful candidate must possess at a minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience with a public accounting firm, or equivalent accounting experience in a large publicly traded company.
• CPA license is required.

• Demonstrate strong US GAAP technical accounting knowledge
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with internal controls, processes, and SOX
• Exhibit superior attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Have prior experience mentoring or leading teams
• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office, with advanced proficiency in Excel

• Experience working with global entities with a global accounting background is preferred
• Manufacturing experience would be a plus
• Previous experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP is a plus