Pay Range: $121,400.00 - $199,550.00 Position Summary: The Accounting Senior Manager is responsible for leading and executing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This role oversees general ledger activities, intercompany accounting, payroll accounting, cash application oversight, and internal control compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive in problem-solving, and skilled at driving a well-organized, disciplined, and efficient close process. Key Responsibilities: Month-End Close Leadership • Own and manage the month-end close calendar and ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on schedule. • Review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. • Review and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the general ledger. • Maintain and validate supporting schedules including prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany, and other balance sheet accounts. • Identify period-end adjustments and proactively resolve discrepancies before close deadlines. • Ensure timely and accurate accounting for payroll cycles, working closely with HR and payroll processors to validate data and resolve discrepancies. General Ledger & Accounting Operations • Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. • Oversee the integrity of the chart of accounts and accounting master data. • Partner closely with AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and other teams to ensure all transactions are captured accurately. • Drive enhancements in close efficiency through automation, documentation, and process standardization. • Support tax, treasury, audit, and compliance requirements as needed. Intercompany Accounting • Oversee the intercompany matching process to ensure all cross-company transactions, balances, and eliminations align each period; work with global finance teams to resolve discrepancies ahead of close. • Manage intercompany cross-charges, including the creation, review, and approval of allocations and recharges; ensure compliance with internal policies and transfer-pricing guidelines. • Review foreign subsidiary financial statements to ensure they align with U.S. GAAP; identify required adjustments, coordinate corrections, and maintain consolidation accuracy. Cash Application & AR Support • Oversee the cash application process to ensure all customer payments are accurately recorded and applied. • Ensure timely processing of credit card transactions, including running cards, resolving declines, and reconciling merchant activity. • Oversee the uploading of invoices and documentation to customer portals; ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to customer-specific requirements. • Partner with AR to ensure unapplied cash, short-pays, and payment discrepancies are resolved promptly and accurately. Internal Controls & Compliance • Prepare and maintain documentation for key controls, including SOX controls. • Ensure timely identification and remediation of control deficiencies. • Provide required audit support, including schedules, reconciliations, and process walkthroughs. Reporting & Analysis • Prepare monthly reporting packages, including variance analysis and explanations for leadership. • Analyze period-over-period changes and ensure accurate financial storytelling. • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and share insights with business partners and leadership. Leadership & Collaboration • Provide day-to-day guidance to staff accountants; review work for accuracy and completeness. • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Support or lead system enhancements, finance transformation efforts, and process improvements. Required Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in related field and 8-10 years of progressive relevant experience 5 or more years management experience preferred • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred. • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams. • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, D365, NetSuite, or similar. • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, analysis). • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working across diverse teams. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Experience in contracts with multiple performance obligations and royalties is highly desirable. Working Conditions: • Onsite work required during standard business hours. • Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet deadlines. Physical Requirements: • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods. • Minimal physical demands beyond standard office requirements.