Senior Accounting Manager

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting in Tempe to guide global general ledger operations and drive month-end close excellence. The role partners with international teams to ensure consistency and compliance under U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities include supporting SEC reporting, audits, and consolidated balance sheet analysis, serving as BlackLine System Administrator, and mentoring accounting staff. Public company experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred but not mandatory; strong U.S. GAAP knowledge required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with international exposure.
• Experience with SAP, BlackLine and complex global accounting environments.
• SOX ownership experience and strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate global month-end close activities.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and cash receipts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

U.S. GAAP

SOX control ownership

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Are you a seasoned accounting leader with strong U.S. GAAP expertise, public company experience, and a passion for building high-performing teams?

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting to oversee global general ledger accounting operations, drive month-end close excellence, and support critical financial reporting and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate global month-end close activities
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and cash receipts accounting
• Manage SAP module closings and corporate close calendars
• Partner with domestic and international accounting teams to ensure consistency and compliance
• Support SEC reporting, audits, and consolidated balance sheet analysis
• Serve as BlackLine System Administrator
• Drive accounting policy compliance under U.S. GAAP
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and data migrations
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• International accounting experience
• 3+ years supporting internal and external financial reporting
• SOX process ownership experience
• Prior people management experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under U.S. GAAP
• Experience with SAP, BlackLine, and complex global accounting environments
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic global organization while leading key accounting and reporting functions.