Finance Manager

Randstad USA; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA, partnering with a premier global consumer goods client, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead corporate accounting and FP&A activities. You will oversee a team, drive close processes, and deliver insightful financial analysis for decision-making.

This hands-on leadership role requires a strong foundation in accounting, ERP systems, and collaboration across Marketing, HR, IT, and Finance to optimize performance and controls.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive corporate accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor direct reports, establish review procedures and a high-performing team culture.
• Manage monthly and annual closing activities with accurate balance sheet and P&L entries.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for corporate overhead and marketing spending.
• Collaborate with Marketing, HR, IT, and Finance to provide actionable insights.
• Maintain internal controls and SOPs, driving automation and efficiencies.
• Oversee travel, expense policies, insurance renewals, intercompany, and transfer pricing.
• Leverage SAP or similar ERP to streamline finance workflows and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Concur

ERP systems

Job description

We are partnering with a premier global consumer goods company known for its portfolio of internationally recognized brands. Consistently recognized as a top employer for its exceptional culture and team investment, the organization offers a collaborative environment, strong work-life balance, and clear paths for professional growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile Accounting Manager to lead core corporate accounting and financial planning activities. Reporting directly to accounting leadership, this position manages a team responsible for financial reporting, SG&A/marketing spend control, month-end close execution, and operational analysis.

This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who combines strong accounting fundamentals with financial planning capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor direct reports, establishing clear review procedures, proper segregation of duties, and a high-performing team culture.
• Manage monthly and annual closing activities, ensuring accurate balance sheet and P&L entries, reconciliations, and executive reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for corporate overhead and marketing/promotional expenditure.
• Collaborate with Marketing, HR, IT, and Commercial Finance teams to provide actionable financial insights and support decision-making.
• Maintain internal control policies and SOPs, while continually driving process automation and workflow efficiencies.
• Oversee operational finance programs including corporate travel and expense policies, insurance renewals, intercompany accounts, and transfer pricing schedules.
• Leverage enterprise systems (SAP or similar ERP) to streamline financial workflows and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive corporate accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Concur or automated invoice tools is a plus.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)