Accounting Manager II

Valvoline Global•Lexington, KY

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager II plays a critical leadership role within the Finance organization by overseeing complex technical accounting and financial reporting processes across Valvoline Global Operations (VGO). This role is responsible for managing the preparation, analysis, and delivery of consolidated financial statements and technical accounting documentation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. In addition, the role provides strategic oversight of technical areas such as business combinations, pension and benefit obligations, self-insurance reserves, and joint ventures. How You Make An Impact Reporting to the VP, Chief Accounting Officer, this position manages the accounting and reporting requirements for both internal and external stakeholders, including VGO’s parent company and regulatory bodies. This leader is expected to drive global consistency in accounting policy application, lead high-impact projects, and ensure continuous process improvement while serving as a subject matter expert for technical accounting across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 3 years of experience in technical accounting or external financial reporting.
Deep expertise in US GAAP
Proven ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance.
High proficiency in financial systems (SAP, Business Planning and Consolidation, Blackline) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
Self-motivated leader with a high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Technical accounting expertise to solve complex financial reporting issues and ensure compliance with global standards.
Ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear business insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting.
Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience preferred.
IFRS experience strongly preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, documentation, and application of complex accounting topics including new accounting standards, business combinations, and joint ventures.
Develop and maintain global accounting policy guidance and white papers on technical areas for internal use and audit support.
Provide proactive technical accounting guidance to the Chief Accounting Officer and external auditors, ensuring alignment with US GAAP and IFRS.
Own the technical financial reporting process, including monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting cycles.
Oversee the consolidation of financial results and preparation of financial statements in coordination with corporate accounting and regional finance teams.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of internal and external reporting deliverables, including disclosures and board reporting packages.
Maintain and monitor internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with SOX requirements.
Assess the impact of evolving regulatory guidance, ensuring timely implementation and documentation of changes.
Partner with external auditors and internal audit to support audit readiness and ensure a clean control environment.
Serve as a central liaison for technical accounting matters across regional finance leads and global stakeholders.
Effectively communicate complex accounting matters to non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
Support preparation of board materials, investor-facing documents, and other executive reporting requirements.
Lead and develop a small team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Manage cross-functional initiatives related to accounting process improvements, system implementations, and finance transformation.
Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the technical accounting function.