Role Description:

Accounting Operations

• Lead daily accounting activities, including general ledger (GL) oversight, reconciliations, accruals, and sub-ledger integrity.

• Manage all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and accurate financial results.

• Review, approve, and validate journal entries, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Maintain a documented internal control framework and ensure compliance with US GAAP.

• Coordinate audit requests and partner with external auditors.

Key Deliverables

• Month-end close deliverables, including:

  • Review of account reconciliations

  • Review of journal entry summaries and supporting documentation

  • Close variance analysis and commentary

  • Preparation of US GAAP entries

• Quarterly Balance Sheet Review Deck, including risk assessments, reconciliation status, and material variances.

• Audit-ready documentation, including Provided-by-Client (PBC) lists, testing samples, control evidence, and narrative updates.

• Updated accounting policies and procedure documentation.

• Internal control testing results and remediation action plans.

• Close calendars and standardized operational checklists.

Internal Financial Reporting

• Lead preparation of monthly internal reporting packages for senior leadership.

• Analyze and interpret financial results to deliver meaningful insights.

• Standardize reporting processes, templates, and KPI dashboards.

• Improve data accuracy and enhance visibility into operational performance.

Key Deliverables

• Monthly internal reporting package (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including:

  • Variance explanations (actuals vs. prior year)

  • Trend analyses (run rates, cost behavior, margin performance, etc.)

  • KPI dashboards and operational metrics

  • Executive-level commentary

• Reporting SOPs and standardized templates across the Finance function.

• Monthly flux analysis supporting internal and external audit requirements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including FP&A, Payroll, Finance Operations, Procurement, IT, and Operations teams.

• Provide accounting guidance and support to business initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• Team development plans, including performance goals, competency assessments, and training plans.

• Cross-functional alignment documentation, including process maps and ownership matrices.

• Monthly collaboration checkpoints to ensure accuracy of end-to-end financial processes.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify and lead opportunities for automation, standardization, and optimization of accounting processes.

• Drive system enhancements within ERP and reporting tools.

• Strengthen process discipline and scalability across accounting operations.

Key Deliverables

• Documented process improvements, including before-and-after workflows and expected efficiencies.

• Automation initiatives with measurable time savings (e.g., BlackLine automation, Excel macros, BI dashboards).

• ERP and system enhancement requirements, user acceptance testing (UAT) results, and rollout training materials.

• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) across accounting cycles.

• Operational KPIs, such as close cycle time, reconciliation completion rates, data quality metrics, and control effectiveness.

Skill Level Requirements

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., D365); experience with BlackLine is beneficial

• Ability to lead and manage complex accounting processes, including financial close and reporting

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial review and validation

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders

• Process improvement mindset with experience in automation, standardization, and operational efficiency

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on experience in financial close and internal reporting

Preferred

• CPA Certificaiton

• Public accounting experience is a plus

• Experience designing dashboards or automated reporting using Power BI, Workiva, Tableau, or similar tools

• Industry experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail, technology, or other operationally complex environments

• Experience with process automation, continuous improvement methodologies, or finance system transformations

• Experience with enterprise ERP systems and adaptability to new platforms.

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