Accounting Manager

Penske•Cumru Township, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Truck Leasing is looking for a driven leader from within our organization to step into the role of Accounting Manager in Reading, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level by leading a talented accounting team, influencing key financial decisions, and partnering directly with Leadership to support the strategic direction of our accounting function. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to expand your global perspective by collaborating with our international business, gaining exposure to complex, cross-border accounting challenges that will broaden your expertise and elevate your career. As someone who already understands our culture, values, and business, you are uniquely positioned to make an immediate and lasting impact in this influential role. If you are ready to grow as a leader and help shape the future of Penske's accounting function, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Internal candidate
Understanding of Penske's culture, values, and business
Advanced analytical skills
Advanced GAAP knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating with international business
Experience with complex, cross-border accounting challenges

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a high performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, and continuous improvement.
Review, analyze, and approve team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and business alignment
Demonstrate advanced analytical skills in identifying, validating, and documenting issues while developing solutions
Build and maintain critical relationships with Direct Reports, Peers, Senior Leadership, and Strategic Partners
Communicate effectively across all levels by tailoring written and verbal messaging to diverse audiences, presenting persuasively, and demonstrating active listening to build understanding
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and risk assessment frameworks to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance, and mitigate financial risk.
Apply advanced GAAP knowledge to interpret standards and develop accounting policies.
Align team goals with department strategy, delegate with clear authority, and hold members accountable while addressing performance issues decisively.
Develop future leaders by providing feedback, coaching, and career development to maximize their probability for success
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor