The Senior Manager, Financial Accounting will report to the Financial Controller and will be based out of the Atlanta office.
*In-office working at a T&T office is required two to three days out of the work week.*
This position is responsible for leading key accounting operations across the North America finance organization. The Senior Manager, Accounting will oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader who demonstrates strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will lead and develop accounting team members, partner with finance and business stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, controls, and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.
- Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other general ledger activity.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and supporting documentation.
- Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Manage accounting operations related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets, suspense accounts, clearing accounts, and other assigned general ledger accounts.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
- Lead SOX compliance activities and execute or oversee control responsibilities where applicable.
- Support internal and external audits by coordinating requests, preparing supporting documentation, and facilitating timely responses.
- Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control processes to strengthen the control environment.
- Identify accounting risks, operational gaps, and control deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Drive process improvement initiatives focused on standardization, automation, efficiency, and scalability within the accounting function.
- Partner with finance, operations, and business leaders to resolve accounting issues and support key business initiatives.
- Participate in system enhancements, ERP upgrades, implementation testing, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance management, training, and career development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.
- Other duties as assigned.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.