Accounting Manager - Alpharetta, United States - The Edge Group

Description

Accounting Manager

Alpharetta, GA

Our client, a global manufacturer, is seeking an Accounting Manager who will report to the Corporate Controller in the North America parent company head office accounting department.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end closing activities for the parent company and other legal entities serviced by the parent.
• Manage consolidation and reporting of financial statements of the parent company which is the holding company of several subsidiaries across North America.
• Ensure that reports, filings, and documentation comply with the companys regulations, professional standards, and Group-wide policy guidelines.
• Interpret and determine the companys strategy for implementing new and proposed accounting guidance required by Companys Group-wide policies and/or IFRS, including technical accounting research, policy creation, and design of internal controls.
• Collaborate with subsidiary business units to ensure the completeness and accuracy of J-Sox and internal controls.
• Work closely with external auditors to provide the requested information.
• Prepare various financial schedules and assist with annual budgets and special accounting projects for operating divisions. The Accounting Manager has interactions with the business broader financial community including subsidiary accounting departments, global headquarters, and auditors (internal and external).
• Ensure that relevant financial information is communicated effectively and timely to management.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required
• CPA desired or equivalent experience and/or other Accounting certifications
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, inclusive of researching and documenting complex technical accounting topics and working with external financial statement preparation with complex organizational structures
• Strong US GAAP and IFRS expertise and prior demonstrated ability to conduct research of complex technical accounting matters when required
• Experience with foreign currency and preparing consolidated Financial Statements for multi-national company, both internal and external reporting
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, including documentation and setting internal controls

This role offers a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary and bonus, comprehensive benefits, paid time off and the opportunity to work for a reputable global organization.