Accounting Manager, Americas

Synthomer•Beachwood, OH

About The Position

Purpose of Role We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to accurately manage the financial accounting process, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close process and reporting while adhering to policies and procedures. Provide leadership and direction for the team and ensure stakeholders’ expectations are continuously met. Location and Travel Requirements Position is part of the Americas Shared Service Centre team in Beachwood Ohio. Some travel expected to other Synthomer locations for the purpose of collaboration and training. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in an accounting role Minimum one year of managerial or supervisory experience leading a team Experience of operating/managing within a Global/SSC organization. Ideally with supervisory experience. Prior experience of working in a large, complex corporate environment (preferable manufacturing) & managing stakeholders. Experience of working with SAP is required. CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred. Responsibilities Lead, develop, mentor, and train the accounting team to drive performance, engagement, and career growth. Oversee timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolution of aged items. Partner with Tax Manager/Consultants to ensure full tax compliance. Support interim and year end external audits, providing required information on schedule. Work with Internal Audit to remediate identified issues by assigned deadlines. Manage stakeholder expectations and build strong cross functional relationships. Identify and implement process improvements and standardization opportunities. Assist the Head of Accounting with finance projects and ad hoc initiatives. Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards. Maintain and update process documentation and policies. Support preparation and reporting of Accounting KPIs. Manage team level job descriptions, performance objectives, reviews, and development plans. Perform other duties as assigned. Project Activity Pathway Project: Actively participate in and provide oversight of finance transactions within the business transformation from SAP R/3 to S/4 Hana Participation in other process and business improvement initiatives related to either directly to Accounting Operations or the wider business Participation in M&A activity as required – including but not limited to providing or analysing data for due diligence activity, preparing processes and systems for transition, validating and testing data, ensuring resources are in place and trained Skills and Knowledge Ability to create a culture that fosters process improvement, high performing teams, and excellence in customer service. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, written and verbal. Ability to lead and manage change effectively. Extensive experience and judgment in planning and accomplishing goals. Strong analytical skills Ability to lead a Team to achieve best in class results, ensure employee engagement, development and succession planning Experience in working cross-functionally and in a matrix environment Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply and interpret accounting standards. Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At Synthomer, we take your privacy seriously. Whether you're reaching out to us, working with us, or partnering in business, we’re committed to safeguarding your personal information. To view our full Data Privacy Policy, please click the link below: Privacy Policy | Synthomer

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in an accounting role
Minimum one year of managerial or supervisory experience leading a team
Experience of operating/managing within a Global/SSC organization.
Prior experience of working in a large, complex corporate environment (preferable manufacturing) & managing stakeholders.
Experience of working with SAP is required.
Ability to create a culture that fosters process improvement, high performing teams, and excellence in customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, written and verbal.
Ability to lead and manage change effectively.
Extensive experience and judgment in planning and accomplishing goals.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to lead a Team to achieve best in class results, ensure employee engagement, development and succession planning
Experience in working cross-functionally and in a matrix environment
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply and interpret accounting standards.

Nice To Haves

Ideally with supervisory experience.
CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, mentor, and train the accounting team to drive performance, engagement, and career growth.
Oversee timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolution of aged items.
Partner with Tax Manager/Consultants to ensure full tax compliance.
Support interim and year end external audits, providing required information on schedule.
Work with Internal Audit to remediate identified issues by assigned deadlines.
Manage stakeholder expectations and build strong cross functional relationships.
Identify and implement process improvements and standardization opportunities.
Assist the Head of Accounting with finance projects and ad hoc initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
Maintain and update process documentation and policies.
Support preparation and reporting of Accounting KPIs.
Manage team level job descriptions, performance objectives, reviews, and development plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Actively participate in and provide oversight of finance transactions within the business transformation from SAP R/3 to S/4 Hana
Participation in other process and business improvement initiatives related to either directly to Accounting Operations or the wider business
Participation in M&A activity as required – including but not limited to providing or analysing data for due diligence activity, preparing processes and systems for transition, validating and testing data, ensuring resources are in place and trained