Senior Technical Accounting & Policy Lead

Sonoco; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 160,720 - 215,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Wellbeing resources and EAP

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Senior Manager/Director of Technical Accounting to join the Corporate Controllership team. Hybrid role based in Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC, reporting to the Sr. Director - Corporate Controllership.

You will drive accounting judgments, policy development, and cross-functional projects, ensuring accurate US GAAP applications across the organization. Ideal candidates have 9–12 years of experience including Big 4 public accounting, CPA, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• 9–12 years of experience, including at least 4–6 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of key US GAAP accounting areas.
• Effective communication, planning and leadership skills; willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex transactions and prepare memorandums.
• Work with business leaders to provide accounting guidance.
• Lead policy development and documentation of US GAAP applications across the company.
• Support external reporting and audits to ensure GAAP conformity.
• Lead annual impairment analyses and organizational training on US GAAP and SEC matters.

Skills

CPA

US GAAP

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting

Job description

Sonoco is seeking a Senior Manager/Director of Technical Accounting to join the Corporate Controllership team. Hybrid role based in Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC, reporting to the Sr. Director - Corporate Controllership.

You will drive accounting judgments, policy development, and cross-functional projects, ensuring accurate US GAAP applications across the organization. Ideal candidates have 9–12 years of experience including Big 4 public accounting, CPA, and strong leadership and