Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Manager of Accounting who can bring the perfect mix of technical background as well as superb people management skills and experience. Reporting to the Controllership function, this role supports accounting operations and financial control to ensure timely and accurate reporting and processing of transactions, helps formulate internal controls and accounting structures, manages external audits, and oversees/mentors accounting associates. An ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting and management principles, experience, and ability to develop high-performing accounting teams, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Manages the accounting for areas including payroll and -related accruals, intercompany, prepaid assets, fixed assets and accounts payable for the Americas.
- Responsible for detailed analysis and reconciliation of all assigned general ledger accounts, while ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP), local accounting requirements, and internal policies.
- Team leadership through talent management including motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members. Enthusiasm in working with a team.
- Streamlines, automates, maintains and improves processes, and internal controls. Enhances operational effectiveness and efficiency within the organization.
- Evaluates processes and procedures used by the team; identifies opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency and serves as an advocate for change. Works collaboratively across departments with leaders.
- Assists with the monthly closing process.
- Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Leads in identifying the training needs of the accounting team and works cross-functionally to develop training programs to ensure minimal ramp-up time and continual development.
- Supports the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with U.S. GAAP; understands all financial statements and provides analysis before and after closing process; maintains timely and accurate account reconciliations.
- Provides financial analysis and recommendations as requested.
- Assists in managing the annual financial audit for completion by the deadline.
- Supports the Controllership function in other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- 7 or more years of related experience are required.
- Previous management experience is required.
- Active CPA license and public accounting experience are a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles.
- Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others while ramping up in a growing (through acquisitions) business and role in a complex environment.
- Excitement around navigating a hyper-growth, rapidly changing environment.
- Superb ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others; effective at gaining consensus with the team.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to communicate the vision, hold the team and others accountable for the achievement of objectives, and take corrective actions quickly to address shortcomings or performance concerns.
- Ability to think strategically while still willing to roll up their sleeves to perform work and develop actionable plans.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel skills).
- Advanced experience with Audits and ERP systems.
Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
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The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.
At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
401K with Matching
Flexible Time Off
Corporate Fitness Program
A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more
At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.
Our Values
If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success - and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values
Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equity (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.