Senior Accountant

A leading manufacturing business operating under a large publicly traded parent is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate finance team. This role will have meaningful responsibility across financial reporting, operational accounting, and process optimization within a multi-entity, global environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in U.S. GAAP, and comfortable operating in a matrixed organization with cross-border collaboration.

• Manage critical components of the monthly and quarterly close cycle
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical reviews
• Perform detailed variance and trend analysis to support reporting accuracy
• Ensure results align with U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting policies

• Support both internal and external audit activities
• Prepare audit documentation, schedules, and regulatory support files
• Maintain compliance with global accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP and applicable local requirements

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Product, Tax, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure proper accounting treatment of business activities
• Assist in evaluating complex transactions and operational impacts on financial reporting

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency across end-to-end accounting workflows
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal controls and accelerating close timelines
• Collaborate with shared services teams, including offshore support functions, to refine processes and strengthen accountability

• Provide support for ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives
• Assist in financial modeling, business case analysis, and other ad hoc strategic projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts leveraging technology and automation tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Background in manufacturing and/or publicly traded environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting standards
• Experience supporting audits and working within structured control environments
• Familiarity with procure-to-pay processes
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Oracle or comparable ERP systems preferred
• Experience working with shared services or offshore accounting teams preferred
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic, global environment
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ownership mentality
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)