Senior Accounting Manager

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fortune 100 Corporation is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager based in the US (Irving, TX preferred) to oversee accounting operations and lead a large team. This key leadership role involves motivating teams, driving change initiatives, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, have over 10 years of accounting experience, and have a strong background in SAP. Flexibility during critical deadlines is essential, along with proven project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• 5+ years of management experience, including leading managers.
• 2+ years in auditing or accounting at a Big4 firm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple managers and their teams within General Accounting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in closing the accounting books.
• Communicate vision and strategy in meetings of all sizes.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

SAP General Ledger

Project management

Motivating teams

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP GL

Job description

Our client is a Fortune 100 Corporation with headquarters in Northern Virginia and operations across the US and globally and a strong track record of internal promotion.

They are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to lead a large corporate team of accountants. It requires two days in the office per week and can be based in their offices in Irving, TX, El Segundo, CA, Falls Church, VA, Bloomington, MN, or Melbourne, FL.

The Senior Accounting Manager is an important leadership positions, responsible for managing other managers and inspiring change across the broader General Accounting team. This role is critical in driving strategic initiatives, motivating large teams, and ensuring operational excellence

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple managers and their teams within General Accounting who perform accounting operations in SAP General Ledger
• Inspire and motivate large teams to achieve organizational goals
• Lead change management and process transformation initiatives, championing process automation and improvements and ensuring successful completion
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in closing the accounting books, including month end close, consolidation, and reconciliation
• Represent GA with senior stakeholders and interactions with internal and external auditor
• Establish and monitor strategic and operational KPIs for the organization
• Develop/maintain collaborative partnerships and influence/negotiate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional leaders
• Drive performance management and talent development for a large, diverse team across several office locations
• Communicate vision and strategy in meetings of all sizes and establish systems that achieve vision and strategy set forth
• Reinforce positive culture and engagement of teams

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience
• 5+ years of management experience, including leading managers
• 2+ years experience in auditing or accounting at a Big4 firm
• Extensive experience with SAP GL and financial reporting tools
• Flexibility and availability during critical deadlines
• Proven ability to inspire change, motivate teams, and drive strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience planning and executing multiple projects simultaneously end-to-end
• Experienced Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control ownership and monitoring/oversight, as well as extensive experience interacting directly with auditors