Global Corporate Accounting Leader: Close & Controls

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead accounting, close, and financial integrity across a global structure. The role partners with the CAO and drives standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of the controllership model.

Travel is required: 1 week per month onsite in Louisville, KY. The position emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic financial transformation initiatives including ERP optimization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for 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.
• 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 with regional finance leaders; support acquisitions and strategic transactions.

Skills

US GAAP

Leadership

Close process management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead accounting, close, and financial integrity across a global structure. The role partners with the CAO and drives standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of the controllership model.

Travel is required: 1 week per month onsite in Louisville, KY. The position emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic financial transformation initiatives including ERP optimization.