International Accounting Manager

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

21d

About The Position

As the Accounting Manager for International, you will serve as a functional accounting expert supporting Aramark’s multi-country accounting and controller activities. You will partner extensively with country accounting teams and finance leaders to ensure accurate monthly close, balance sheet integrity, cash flow accountability, and US GAAP compliance across all international entities. This role has no direct reports, but requires strong influencing skills, technical depth, and an ability to guide country teams through complex accounting issues, significant transactions, intercompany activity, and policy interpretation. You will also manage key elements of international overhead accounting and drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
5–7 years relevant accounting/finance experience.
Strong US GAAP knowledge, analytical skills.
Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with currency environments and intercompany.
Familiarity with international accounting requirements.
CPA
Experience with HFM, BI Tools, AI/RPA.
Language skills.

Responsibilities

Support and coordinate month-end close activities across all international markets.
Review monthly financial results and support reporting and variance explanations.
Ensure general ledger accuracy and conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews.
Prepare reconciliations of select balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Support quarterly external reporting process
Ensure accuracy of intercompany reporting and look for opportunities to improve the intercompany process.
Partner with the International Controller and country CFOs to achieve cash flow targets.
Improve cash flow reporting tools and enhance forecasting visibility.
Coordinate with Treasury and local teams for accurate cash projections.
Guide countries through complex accounting issues including acquisitions and divestitures, FX, intercompany, and capital transactions.
Provide subject-matter expertise on US GAAP.
Support SOX controls and global internal control compliance.
Assist with corporate reporting including QRP, SEC, and audit inquiries.
Identify automation opportunities using AI, RPA, and other tools.
Promote harmonization of accounting processes.
Promote the use of common tools and processes across countries.
Serve as SME for HFM, Finance IQ, Power BI, and cash flow systems.
Develop and deliver targeted accounting and policy training.
Participate in special projects as assigned.