Global Technical Accounting Manager - Leases, M&A & Policy

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company, a leading automotive and industrial parts distributor, seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting for Global Industrial to lead critical accounting areas including global lease accounting, restructurings, and significant transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures.

The role partners with subsidiaries, Real Estate, Treasury, Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Active CPA (or equivalent) certification is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, formulas).
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global lease accounting function, overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and review lease accounting journal entries.
• Perform technical accounting research and develop formal position papers for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Evaluate derivatives, hedge accounting, and fair value measurement, including disclosures.
• Develop, enhance, and govern company-wide accounting policies (including ASC 606 revenue recognition).
• Interpret new accounting guidance and assess financial statement impact; propose implementation solutions.
• Ensure technical accounting conclusions align with SOX controls and audit requirements.
• Perform technical accounting requirements for material acquisitions, including valuation coordination and opening balance sheet preparation.
• Conduct goodwill and long-lived asset impairment analyses and restructuring accounting.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting for technical matters; liaise with auditors.

Skills

CPA

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Job description

Genuine Parts Company, a leading automotive and industrial parts distributor, seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting for Global Industrial to lead critical accounting areas including global lease accounting, restructurings, and significant transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures.

The role partners with subsidiaries, Real Estate, Treasury, Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and