Senior Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arizona seeks a senior finance leader to oversee financial close, consolidation, and management reporting for global operations.

You will drive accurate monthly/ quarterly closes, prepare executive analyses, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors while advancing automation and AI-enabled improvements. Hybrid work model with four days in-office in AZ/Oregon area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• CPA certification is required.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate accounting or financial reporting experience (8+ years with a Master's).
• 5+ years leading, coaching, and developing direct/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global teams responsible for financial close, consolidation, management reporting, balance sheet analysis, cash flow reporting, and related financial analysis.
• Lead consolidated monthly and quarterly close processes and drive accurate, timely deliverables.
• Oversee consolidation of financial results and integrity of consolidated financial statements.
• Lead quarterly management reporting, including executive reporting packages, variance explanations, and management commentary.
• Oversee preparation and analysis of the consolidated statement of cash flows.
• Translate financial results and business drivers into decision-useful insights for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with Finance stakeholders to resolve close, consolidation, and reporting issues, dependencies, and risks.
• Partner with External Reporting to support SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Collaborate with Corporate Planning, Revenue Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, the CFO Office, and other stakeholders.
• Support external auditor requests related to financial close, consolidation, reporting, cash flow, and disclosures.
• Liaise with IT on system impacts, issue resolution, and stakeholder risk communication.
• Establish performance metrics and accountability for close, consolidation, and reporting deliverables.
• Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Implement automation, technology, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Benchmark practices and continuously improve processes, controls, and reporting outputs.

Skills

Financial Close Management

Global Consolidation Oversight

SEC Reporting

Advanced Excel

U.S. GAAP

Analytical Skills

Communication

CPA Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field

Tools

ERP Systems

SAP

S/4HANA

Workiva

Job description

• Lead, coach, and develop global teams responsible for financial close, consolidation, management reporting, balance sheet analysis, cash flow reporting, and related financial analysis
• Lead consolidated monthly and quarterly close processes and drive accurate, timely completion of deliverables
• Oversee consolidation of financial results and integrity of consolidated financial statements
• Lead quarterly management reporting, including executive reporting packages, financial results analysis, variance explanations, and management commentary
• Oversee preparation and analysis of the consolidated statement of cash flows
• Translate financial results and business drivers into decision-useful insights for senior leadership
• Coordinate with Finance stakeholders to resolve close, consolidation, and reporting issues, dependencies, and risks
• Partner with External Reporting to support SEC Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Collaborate with Corporate Planning, Revenue Accounting, Treasury Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, the CFO Office, and other stakeholders
• Support external auditor requests related to financial close, consolidation, reporting, cash flow, and disclosures
• Liaise with IT on system impacts, issue resolution, and stakeholder risk communication
• Establish performance metrics and accountability for close, consolidation, and reporting deliverables
• Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives
• Implement automation, technology, and AI-enabled solutions
• Benchmark practices and continuously improve processes, controls, and reporting outputs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
• 10+ years of progressive corporate accounting or financial reporting experience, or 8+ years with a Master's degree
• 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing direct and/or global teams
• CPA certification
• Public accounting experience
• Experience leading or overseeing financial close, global consolidation, and management reporting processes
• Experience preparing or reviewing management reporting, financial statement analysis, and cash flow reporting
• Experience supporting SEC reporting processes, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and global teams
• Ability to build effective partnerships, influence across functions, and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Experience with ERP, consolidation, and reporting systems such as SAP, S/4HANA, Workiva, or similar platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, including four days per week in office, from the Jones Farm, Oregon or Chandler, Arizona office locations
• This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial close processes, consolidation, and management reporting, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP compliance and SEC reporting. Proven ability to lead and develop global teams while implementing process improvements and leveraging technology for enhanced financial analysis.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Financial Close Management
• Global Consolidation Oversight
• SEC Reporting (Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K)
• CPA Certification
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Management Reporting
• Cash Flow Reporting
• Balance Sheet Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• U.S. GAAP
• Process Improvement
• Automation Solutions
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Influencing Skills
• Problem‑Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Public Accounting
• Consolidated Financial Statements
• Performance Metrics
• Stakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• SAP
• S/4HANA
• Workiva