Senior Accounting Manager

Deluxe; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical

Dental

Flexible time off

Volunteer time off

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pet bereavement

Job summary

Deluxe is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead technical accounting and SOX, and to drive external reporting excellence. This role partners with the Assistant Controller and Chief Accounting Officer to ensure accurate, timely financial statements and scalable finance processes.

You will oversee policy governance, internal controls, and finance transformation initiatives, interfacing with business units and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 5 years accounting experience with 3 years of management experience.
• GAAP knowledge and internal controls/SOX experience.
• M&A experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical accounting and policy governance across the organization.
• Ensure accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead SOX compliance, internal controls, and control-testing program.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Internal Controls & SOX

M&A experience

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Now is your chance to join an organization that drives change. We’re a company that’s consistently on top employer lists. Why join us:

• There is a reason we boast numerous awards like “Great Place to Work Certified” and “Best Place to Work” For Moms, Dads, LGBTQ, and VETS (just to name a few). At Deluxe, we know that great people make a great organization.
• We value our people so offer the typical benefits (401K, PTO, Medical, Dental) PLUS: Flexible time off, volunteer time off, paid maternity/paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, pet bereavement and more!
• A culture that keeps people. 42% of our team has been here over 10 years. When we asked our team why, we heard the people, benefits, family/home time, diversity, and team culture. Position

Summary

The Senior Manager of Accounting drives the improvement of financial performance and accounting operations by providing leadership over the technical accounting and SOX areas. This position is also heavily involved with our external reporting. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while driving finance transformation initiatives that enhance scalability, efficiency, and control. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the Assistant Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and a primary contact for finance leadership, business units, and many other stakeholders in our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy Governance & Financial Reporting Leader

• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert on all complex accounting issues on areas such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, annual goodwill analysis, mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity compensation and others.
• Review significant transactions and contracts for appropriate accounting treatment.
• Oversee development, maintenance, and enforcement of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership through strong communication and judgment.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for close, consolidation, and technical accounting matters. SOX, Process Improvement & Finance Transformation Leader
• Lead the scoping, coordination, evaluation and development of internal controls for the Company including the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
• Act as a trusted advisor with management by providing training, coaching, and guidance relative to controls and governance
• Heavily involved with finance transformation initiatives within the close, consolidation, and corporate accounting processes.
• Champion continuous improvement, data quality, and scalable processes to support business growth.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Basic

Qualifications

Education and

Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting and 5 years of accounting experience and 3 years of Management experience.

• GAAP Knowledge
• Internal Controls and SOX experience
• M&A experience
• Strong communicator, including written and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience

8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and large, complex corporate environments 3 years of Management experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and to collaborate in a matrixed organization cross functionally to drive outcomes
• Thrive in a fast paced and growth-oriented organization
• Sound analytical and critical thinking skills with a strategic mindset
• Strong relationship building skills and capability to build a support network Additional Basic

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older Compensation The compensation range for this position is $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing, our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional health of our employees, tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees’ whole selves, ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer, which may vary based on role, location, or hours worked:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays
• Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement These benefits are designed to enhance the health, protect the financial security, and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families.
• Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process. Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].