Accounting Supervisor

Babcock & Wilcox•Akron, OH

12d

About The Position

The Accountant Supervisor provides leadership over International Accounting, Corporate Accounting and certain statutory audit compliance processes. This role owns monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; ensures strong internal controls and SOX compliance; and delivers timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The position partners cross-functionally (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and IT) to drive process optimization, ERP/data governance, and automation initiatives, while developing high-performing accounting teams and providing executive-level insights to the Corporate Controller and CFO. Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for international entities and certain corporate processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. Establishes, maintains, and tests internal controls over financial reporting (SOX); partners with Internal Audit to remediate deficiencies. Serves as primary liaison to external auditors in their assigned areas; coordinates audit readiness, responds to questions, and drives closure of audit findings. Supports general ledger governance, chart of accounts, and account reconciliation standards; enforces close calendar and quality benchmarks. Supports ERP and reporting-system initiatives (e.g., upgrades, integrations, automation); partners with IT on data governance and master data integrity. Designs and implements process improvements and automation (RPA, templates, standardized workflows) to reduce cycle time and error rates. Manages statutory audit compliance process ensuring alignment between management reporting and statutory results. Provides leadership and career development to professional staff; sets goals, coaches performance, and builds bench strength. Supports cross-functional projects (e.g., carve-outs, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings) including accounting set-up, opening balance sheets, and controls. Ensures compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements; anticipates risks and implements mitigation plans. Develops and monitors accounting KPIs (close timeliness, reconciliation quality, audit findings, automation adoption); communicates results and action plans. Reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas; ensures documentation quality and auditor-ready support. Prepare and review tax provisions for federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Manage state and local tax compliance, including filings and reporting. Execute ad hoc tax projects, such as implementing new tax technology and driving cost-saving initiatives. Review foreign tax provisions and ensure compliance with international requirements. Perform monthly account reconciliations to maintain accuracy and integrity of tax-related accounts. Conduct tax research to support compliance and strategic planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
At least 7-10 years of related corporate accounting and analytical experience. Corporate experience requirement can be combined with public accounting experience.
Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) user skills preferred.
Microsoft Office suite; including advanced Excel skills (vlookups, what-ifs, pivot tables).
Experience with an international organization.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Curious and eager to learn
Persistent and results-driven
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
Professional demeanor and executive presence
Experience working with multiple ERP systems that are not fully integrated
Capability to identify process improvement opportunities and re-engineer solutions for greater accuracy
Familiarity with payroll accounting processes
Solid accounting knowledge and technical skills
Commitment to accuracy and precision
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong information management abilities

Nice To Haves

Master’s/MBA
CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for international entities and certain corporate processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
Establishes, maintains, and tests internal controls over financial reporting (SOX); partners with Internal Audit to remediate deficiencies.
Serves as primary liaison to external auditors in their assigned areas; coordinates audit readiness, responds to questions, and drives closure of audit findings.
Supports general ledger governance, chart of accounts, and account reconciliation standards; enforces close calendar and quality benchmarks.
Supports ERP and reporting-system initiatives (e.g., upgrades, integrations, automation); partners with IT on data governance and master data integrity.
Designs and implements process improvements and automation (RPA, templates, standardized workflows) to reduce cycle time and error rates.
Manages statutory audit compliance process ensuring alignment between management reporting and statutory results.
Provides leadership and career development to professional staff; sets goals, coaches performance, and builds bench strength.
Supports cross-functional projects (e.g., carve-outs, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings) including accounting set-up, opening balance sheets, and controls.
Ensures compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements; anticipates risks and implements mitigation plans.
Develops and monitors accounting KPIs (close timeliness, reconciliation quality, audit findings, automation adoption); communicates results and action plans.
Reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas; ensures documentation quality and auditor-ready support.
Prepare and review tax provisions for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Manage state and local tax compliance, including filings and reporting.
Execute ad hoc tax projects, such as implementing new tax technology and driving cost-saving initiatives.
Review foreign tax provisions and ensure compliance with international requirements.
Perform monthly account reconciliations to maintain accuracy and integrity of tax-related accounts.
Conduct tax research to support compliance and strategic planning.