Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting

AMSC; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMSC in Ayer, Massachusetts is looking for a Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting to oversee worldwide technical accounting compliance and reporting. The successful candidate will lead the global accounting function and ensure adherence to GAAP while managing audits and integrating acquisitions.

The ideal applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and prefer a CPA designation along with substantial experience in public accounting or industry experience, with a proven ability to lead teams effectively. This position is critical for maintaining compliance with all accounting standards.

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years of public accounting experience or 10-15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience managing accounting teams effectively.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting functions and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Lead quarterly reviews and manage annual audits.
• Review financial statements and analyze variances.
• Establish and communicate accounting policies across the company.

Skills

Technical accounting compliance

Financial audits and reviews

GAAP standards

Leadership

Mergers and acquisitions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

The Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting will have worldwide responsibility for all technical accounting compliance and reporting. Through management of staff, the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting will be responsible for establishing a control and systems environment that will support the business needs and growth of the company. The Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting will be responsible for and coordinate all financial audits and reviews as well as assisting in mergers, acquisitions, and disposals.

Functions:

• Lead and oversee the global accounting function to maintain the corporate books of record in accordance with GAAP, ensuring compliance with emerging trends, practices and new accounting guidance.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide explanations of variances and identification of unusual activity requiring further investigation.
• Participate in review of SEC quarterly and annual reports, ensuring disclosures are up to date with latest guidance.
• Coordinate and manage the quarterly reviews and annual external audits. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of audit schedules and financial statements.
• Establish a worldwide control environment that will enable the company to comply with all elements of SOX, including support necessary for all internal audits.
• Review key contracts and commitments to ensure proper accounting practices are followed.
• Evaluate and amend, as necessary, the accounting systems used to establish the books of record for the Company. Review the current systems’ functionality, implementation effectiveness and recommendations for additional systems and processes to affect a timely and accurate reporting environment. Ensure the growth of all systems in proportion to company growth.
• Establish and communicate accounting policies and practices to the Company ensuring compliance with internal controls and GAAP.
• Assist with documenting all areas of significant judgment on a quarterly basis.
• Lead corporate accounting integration efforts for acquisitions, including due diligence and post-transaction accounting.
• Participate in mergers, acquisitions, and disposals. Assist in due diligence.
• Provide global review and oversight of revenue, inventory, management reserves and other areas of technical accounting, ensuring proper accounting records are maintained according to corporate policies.
• Manage and develop accounting staff throughout the organization through ongoing training.

Education – Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 7-12+ years of public with manager experience or 10-15+ years of relevant industry experience