Senior Accountant (Copy)

Frederick Fox LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a premier finance team supporting global manufacturing operations. This role focuses on controlling the general ledger, month-end close, and ensuring GAAP compliance.

You will drive complex close processes, prepare intercompany reconciliations, and collaborate with international teams to support statutory reporting and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in large, multi-entity manufacturing environment preferred.
• Big 4 or regional CPA experience is a plus.
• Strong ERP and data modeling skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing for global entities.
• Prepare and review high-volume journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate US GAAP reporting with international teams and statutory requirements.
• Maintain SOX controls and act as liaison to auditors.
• Identify ERP process improvements to streamline reporting and close cycles.
• Collaborate with plant controllers, supply chain, and corporate finance on inventory, variances, and CapEx.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Intercompany accounting

Financial analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred / pursuing)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are partnering with a premier, globally recognized manufacturing corporation with billions in annual revenue to find a high-caliber Senior Accountant. This role offers a unique opportunity to join an elite finance team managing complex global operations.

As a Senior Accountant, you will oversee key aspects of the general ledger, drive the month-end close process, ensure compliance with multi-jurisdictional accounting standards, and provide critical financial analysis that supports strategic corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, large-scale environment and brings a blend of technical expertise and analytical precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Closing & Reporting: Lead complex month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities for assigned global entities, ensuring accuracy and strict adherence to deadlines.
• General Ledger Management: Prepare and review high-volume journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, foreign currency translations, and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Global Compliance: Ensure financial reporting aligns with US GAAP and coordinate with international teams to support local statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Internal Controls & Audit: Maintain and enforce a robust internal control environment (SOX compliance). Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements within the ERP system to streamline reporting, reduce close cycle times, and automate manual workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with plant controllers, supply chain, and corporate finance teams to analyze inventory valuation, variances, and capital expenditures (CapEx).

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Certification: CPA or progression toward a CPA license is highly preferred.
• Experience: 4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending Public Accounting (Big 4 or regional) with corporate accounting within a large, multi-entity manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise with tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel capabilities (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data modeling).
• Core Competencies: Strong knowledge of US GAAP, intercompany accounting, and foreign currency accounting. Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to stakeholders across different regions and business units.