Global Corporate Accounting Lead: Close, Controls & Transformation

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead global accounting, close processes, and internal control optimization.

This role partners with the CAO organization to drive standardization and ERP optimization across the enterprise, ensuring reliable financial information for decision makers. The ideal candidate has a CPA, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, 3+ years of people leadership, and strong US GAAP expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership.
• Strong US GAAP expertise.
• Demonstrated experience managing close processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for assigned global entities, investments and joint ventures.
• Ensure integrity of financial statements through analytical review, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and global project accounting activities.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify process risks and proactively remediate control gaps.
• Serve as audit lead for assigned areas with external and internal auditors.
• Standardize accounting processes globally and drive automation initiatives.
• Improve close cycle efficiency, reporting quality, and data transparency.
• Partner with IT and finance transformation teams on system enhancements.
• Collaborate cross functionally and with regional finance leaders.
• Support complex accounting topics including investments, joint ventures, and intercompany structures.
• Provide accounting guidance for business initiatives, integration of acquisitions and strategic transactions.
• Manage and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance feedback, and development planning.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture aligned with leadership principles.
• Champion continuous improvement mindset and accountability across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead global accounting, close processes, and internal control optimization.

This role partners with the CAO organization to drive standardization and ERP optimization across the enterprise, ensuring reliable financial information for decision makers. The ideal candidate has a CPA, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, 3+ years of people leadership, and strong US GAAP expertise.