The Role:
As an Accounting Supervisor, you will lead a small team of general ledger accounting professionals through month end close, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. You will be expected to provide guidance and support to the team, resolve issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting functions, practices, and US GAAP principles, as well as excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. You will work closely with cross-functional departments within the company to ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
The Accounting Supervisor will:
Responsible for the overall accounting deliverables for assigned businesses
Mentor accountants on accounting processes and procedures and provide feedback and coaching to team members to reinforce or modify behaviors for improved performance and goal attainment
Analyze and resolve complex accounting, reporting, and process issues across reporting lines and departments
Review and verify monthly journal entries prepared by accountants for the monthly/quarterly/year-end accounting close
Review detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and support the resolution of reconciling items
Review and support the research of monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Support monthly intercompany reconciliations
Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies
Work with the internal/external auditors and gather supporting documentation
Prepare quarter-end/year-end financial reporting schedules
Identify potential process improvements, document new policies and procedures, and contribute to sound internal control development
Assist Accounting Controller and Corporate Accounting in ad hoc analysis and other projects
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3-4 years supervising teams
8+ years professional accounting experience
Strong understanding and knowledge of general accounting functions, practices, and US GAAP principles
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and lead teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach
Prior experience in global organization and software industry preferred
Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Cognos preferred
Must be fluent in English