US General Ledger Manager (Shared Services)

Canon Business Process Services Philippines Inc.; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Business Process Services Philippines Inc. is seeking a senior Finance professional to oversee General Ledger and month-end close activities. You will manage reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and cost-center analyses while ensuring GAAP compliance and process efficiency.

The role requires at least 5 years in finance/accounting with supervisory experience, and the ability to work night shifts in a hybrid environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial and/or accounting experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret and advise on financial data.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work night shift in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various General Ledger functions of the organization.
• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliation process of various accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies & procedures, GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Review month-end GL reconciliations, reserves and accruals with the finance team.
• Oversee month-end and year-end GL close process.
• Manage journal entries during month-end close and approvals with Supervisors and Analysts.
• Provide detailed and/or summarized analyses and financial reports to Operations and Senior Management.
• Manage the budget and monthly P&L review of multiple cost centers and regions.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Planning & organizational

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA preferred

Job description

About the role

This position is responsible for managing Finance and Accounting activities related to management reports and financial statements. This position ensures that excellent customer service is provided to both internal and external customers. Duties include reviewing financial reports, monitoring GL accounts, budgeting, and project management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee various General Ledger functions of the organization
• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliation process of various accounts
• Ensure compliance with internal policies & procedures, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with the finance team, reviewing month-end GL account reconciliations, reserves and accruals
• Oversee month-end and year-end GL close process
• Manage, approve, post and follow up with Supervisors, Analysts and other Finance Managers the journal entries necessary during month-end close
• Manage the month-end close adjustments including reviewing and analyzing Balance Sheet account's ending balances
• Provide detailed and/or summarized analyses and financial reports to Operations, Department units, Senior Management, affiliates and for regulatory compliance
• Manage the budget and the monthly P&L review of multiple cost centers and regions
• Evaluate and make recommendations to improve internal processes within the team and with other teams to reduce costs and increase efficiency

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Certified Public Accountant is preferred
• Can work in a Night-shift schedule in a Hybrid Environment
• At least 5 years of financial and/or accounting experience with a minimum of five years supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate expertise with accounting principles and reporting requirements
• Must be able to use good judgment, be analytical and have strong decision-making skills
• Ability to handle difficult clients, employees and situations
• Must be business oriented and have strong knowledge of the operations of a business
• Ability to interpret and advise on financial data
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to direct several major projects simultaneously while working under pressure and meeting deadlines