Accounting Manager | International

CBIZ; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ is looking for an Accounting Manager | International to lead accounting, reporting, and compliance for global entities. This role drives the integration of offshore operations and standardizes processes across geographies.

The ideal candidate will have multi-entity international accounting experience, CPA certification, and a proven ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day international accounting operations including general ledger and close processes.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidation inputs across entities.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements; coordinate audits and statutory reporting.
• Design and monitor internal controls; support audit readiness with internal and external teams.
• Integrate acquired offshore operations into the accounting and reporting environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Manager | International supports the firm's global operations, with primary responsibility for managing accounting, reporting, and compliance across international entities. This role plays a key part in integrating and scaling the firm's offshore operating model following the recent acquisition of an India-based delivery capability, partnering closely with the Managing Director – National Offshoring and U.S.-based finance leadership to ensure financial integrity, operational alignment, and consistent reporting across geographies. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with experience in multi-entity or international environments and thrives in dynamic, build‑and‑scale situations.

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations for international entities, including general ledger, reconciliations, and month/quarter/year‑end close; ensure timely and accurate reporting aligned with corporate close timelines
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidation inputs across international entities, including foreign currency translation and cost allocation treatment
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements; coordinate local statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory obligations across jurisdictions
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across global operations; support audit readiness and execution in partnership with internal and external auditors
• Support integration of newly acquired offshore operations into the firm's accounting and reporting environment
• Establish standardized accounting processes, documentation, and ownership across offshore teams; remediate gaps in processes, controls, and reporting during the integration phase
• Partner with operations leadership to transition from vendor‑based processes to a scalable internal model
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of international accounting processes; identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and reporting transparency across entities
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and offshore leadership to provide financial visibility into international and offshore operations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis related to offshore delivery and expansion
• Translate financial results into actionable insights for operational leaders, with focus on cost optimization, productivity, and margin improvement
• Support system alignment and process harmonization initiatives across geographies
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including offshore team members; establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability across distributed teams
• Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. finance leadership and offshore accounting teams
• Foster a collaborative, process‑driven, and high‑performance team environment
• Strong technical accounting foundation with experience in multi‑entity or international environments
• Able to operate effectively in evolving or partially built operating models; experience with offshore teams or shared service environments preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight
• Builds credibility quickly across functions and geographies; communicates technical accounting concepts clearly to operational audiences
• Hands‑on, solutions‑oriented, and process‑focused; able to influence without direct authority
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in international accounting or global operations
• Background in professional services or similar multi‑entity environment
• Experience supporting integrations, process transformations, or system implementations
• Experience working with offshore teams or global delivery models Experience managing month‑end close processes
• Exposure to multi‑entity, international, or complex accounting environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
• Or High School Diploma (or GED) and 7 years of experience in relevant field
• Must have and preserve required licenses
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to travel as required by business