Accounting Process and Systems Manager

Essential Functions

• Lead the transformation of accounting processes and systems to enhance operational efficiencies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with various departments to lead corporate accounting projects, implementing best practices and addressing unique accounting issues.
• Effectively plan and manage accounting projects, including implementing new processes, systems, and technologies to streamline operations and improve data integrity.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with transformation projects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Manage unclaimed property and related filings, review internal process documents for accuracy, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in month-end close activities, general ledger reconciliation and review, and provide comprehensive supporting documentation for audits.

Qualifications - Education, Experience, Skills and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in a corporate accounting position, preferably in the hospitality, food service/food and beverage, or airport industry.
• Technical proficiency in GAAP and IFRS; SAP experience preferred.
• Project management skills and excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced technical competence with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to establish and maintain eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel ~5% within the US and Canada, including overnight extended stay, and pass criminal background and security clearances.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, respecting and protecting human rights, and positively impacting our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background.