Accounting Manager: IFRS, SOX & GL Lead

TERUMO BCT, INC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,971 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, based in Lakewood, CO, is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise the general accounting team and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role combines hands-on accounting with leadership, driving month‑end and year‑end closes, improving internal controls, and coordinating with cross‑functional partners across Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations. A CPA or CMA and 7+ years in accounting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and SOX/JSOX
• Subject matter expertise in SAP Finance
• Experience in a large, multinational organization is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across all levels
• Self‑directed, proactive, and detail‑oriented with a team‑focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the general ledger accounting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff to strengthen technical capabilities and support career growth.
• Oversee and participate in the monthly financial close process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Analyze general ledger and subsystem outputs for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with IFRS.
• Perform and review general ledger account reconciliations to maintain integrity of financial data.
• Perform cost center variance analysis and balance sheet analysis.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules prepared by the team.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts and support cash-flow planning activities.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Master Data, and Operations.
• Ensure obsolete, excess, and slow‑moving inventory reserves comply with IFRS and corporate policy.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of finance processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare audit support schedules and coordinate responses to external auditor inquiries.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Provide training on financial transactions and procedures to internal stakeholders.
• Strengthen internal controls in alignment with Japan Sarbanes‑Oxley (JSOX) requirements.

Skills

GAAP understanding

IFRS knowledge

SOX/JSOX

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP Finance

Job description

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, based in Lakewood, CO, is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise the general accounting team and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role combines hands-on accounting with leadership, driving month‑end and year‑end closes, improving internal controls, and coordinating with cross‑functional partners across Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations. A CPA or CMA and 7+ years in accounting are preferred.