Accounting Lead

WorkNovaX; Tucson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Our client in Tucson, AZ seeks an Accounting Lead reporting to the Manager of Accounting and Controls. You will lead a team and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records from daily transactions through close and financial statement preparation.

You will coordinate with internal and external auditors, maintain robust internal controls, and collaborate cross-functionally to support business operations and asset accounting, including intercompany activities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional designation (CPA, CMA) or MBA preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisor role.
• Experience with a major ERP system (preferably SAP).
• Experience with joint venture accounting, multiple company codes, and intercompany transactions.
• Experience in mining, metals, or related heavy industrial industry highly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Direct and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for timely, accurate reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation for multiple company codes.
• Oversee financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee JV accounting and consolidation or intercompany transactions.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

MBA

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Tucson, United States |

Our client is looking for an Accounting Lead who will be reportingto the Manager of Accounting and Controls, the Accounting Lead will beresponsible for helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company'sfinancial records. This role assists with all aspects of the accounting cycle,from daily transactions through to the close process and financial statementpreparation. The Lead is also a point of contact for external and internalauditors and is included in the process for maintaining a robust internalcontrol environment. This regional role will report to the Manager ofAccounting and Controls and leads and develops a team of accountingprofessionals.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Financial Reporting and Close Process:

• Direct andsupport the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes toensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review andapprove journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and othersupporting documentation for multiple company codes.
• Oversee thepreparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee theaccounting for our joint venture partnership, ensuring transactions arerecorded correctly and that the JV's financial results are properlyconsolidated or accounted for.
• Manage theprocess for intercompany transactions, ensuring all balances arereconciled and eliminated during the consolidation process. Prepare andreview the consolidations file and supporting schedules.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Design,implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financialreporting to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Act as theprimary liaison for both external and internal audit teams, coordinatingPBC (Prepared by Client) requests, managing audit schedules, andresponding to inquiries.
• Ensurecompliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, andcompany policies.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Optimizeaccounting processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Operational Accounting:

• Manage fixedasset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist theAccounts Payable functions as needed.
• Workcross-functionally with other departments to support business operationsand provide accounting expertise.

Requirements

Education:

• Required:Bachelor’sdegree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred:Aprofessional accounting designation (CPA, CMA) or an advanced degree (MBA)is preferred.

Experience:

• Required:
• 5years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in asupervisor role.
• Experiencewith a major ERP system (preferably SAP).
• Experiencewith joint venture accounting, multiple company codes, and intercompanytransactions are essential.
• Preferred:
• Experiencein the mining, metals, or a related heavy industrial industry is highlypreferred.