Senior Manager – Accounting – #21559

Foster McKay; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Generous paid time off (20–25 days)

Job summary

Foster McKay seeks a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead the U.S. accounting function amid rapid international growth. You will oversee monthly close, GAAP reporting, internal controls, audits, and local tax compliance, aligning with Group policies as the business prepares for potential U.S. listing.

You will coordinate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Technical Accounting to implement best practices, improve processes, and optimize NetSuite across the organization. Hybrid work in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience within an international organization.
• Strong experience with financial close, statutory reporting, and external audits.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and financial compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly, and annual close process for U.S. entities.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with Group reporting deadlines.
• Prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements for the U.S. entities, coordinate filings.
• Support Group IFRS reporting and consolidation.
• Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and support SOX compliance.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary contact for auditors.
• Coordinate local tax filings and partner with Group Tax; support tax reporting.
• Drive process improvements and optimization of NetSuite ERP.

Job description

“The best way to predict the future is to create it”

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead the accounting function for its U.S. operations and support the company’s continued international growth. Reporting to the Group Controller, you will oversee the monthly close process, statutory financial reporting, internal controls, external audits, and local tax compliance while ensuring alignment with Group accounting policies and reporting requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to help build the finance function of a rapidly growing international company preparing for life as a U.S.-listed public company.

What would I be doing?

• Lead the quarterly, and annual close process for U.S. entities.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with Group reporting deadlines.

Statutory & Group Reporting

• Prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements for the U.S. entities, coordinate U.S. entity compliance filings.
• Support Group IFRS reporting and consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Assist with reconciliation between local GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Support SOX compliance initiatives as the company transitions to a U.S.-listed public company.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, corporate, and regulatory requirements.

Tax & Cross-Functional Support

• Coordinate local tax filings with external advisors and the Group Tax team.
• Support current and deferred tax reporting.
• Partner closely with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Technical Accounting, and other finance teams.
• Drive process improvements and promote best practices across accounting operations.
• Support the continued implementation and optimization of NetSuite ERP.

What would make me qualified?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience within an international organization.
• Strong experience with financial close, statutory reporting, and external audits.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and financial compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting publicly listed companies or SEC reporting.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance.
• Experience working in a fast-growing, international environment.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or engineering organizations.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, as well as a 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 20 days per year and increasing to 25 days after 3 years of service.
• A mission-driven environment focused on delivering scalable, low-carbon energy solutions to meet growing global energy demand.
• A collaborative and international culture that values technical excellence, transparency, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.

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