Accounting Manager

Act as the primary finance liaison between U.S. and Global Accounting Center operations, ensuring effective communication, teamwork, and execution of accounting activities. Provide oversight and leadership for Accounts Payable (AP) activities, ensuring accurate handling of urgent or high-priority payments while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and approval procedures. Serve as the onshore point of contact for resolving AP-related escalations, supplier inquiries, and stakeholder concerns, working closely with the global AP team to ensure timely and accurate resolution. Partner with business, procurement, and treasury teams to manage time-sensitive financial actions, ensuring that operational decisions align with accurate controls and governance. Review and validate accounting outputs including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements prepared by the Global Accounting Center. Represent the global finance shared service organization in U.S.-based projects, operational improvement discussions, and issue resolution forums, providing on-the-ground financial mentorship and judgment. Drive continuous improvement, process standardization, and automation initiatives to strengthen efficiency and compliance across accounting and AP processes. Support change management and communication efforts to build stakeholder alignment with global finance standards. Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong exposure to Accounts Payable, financial reporting, or shared service environments. Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal control frameworks. Proven track leading senior collaborators and navigating sophisticated urgent business situations. Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills across cultures and time zones. High resilience and confidence to uphold governance and process integrity under pressure. Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems; sophisticated Excel skills