Manager, Accounting - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Technical Accounting for Global Industrial, supervises complex and high-visibility accounting areas, including global lease accounting, restructuring, and accounting for significant transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures. The position partners closely with subsidiaries, Real Estate, Treasury, Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding accounting integrity while supporting strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, formulas)
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral/written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate accounting implications of business decisions
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative leader who drives cross-functional alignment
Audit experience
Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft

Responsibilities

Lead the global lease accounting function, overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; review and approve lease accounting journal entries; monitor and enhance internal controls; proactively escalate and resolve matters with subsidiaries and leased equipment suppliers; and serve as the primary contact for auditor inquiries.
Perform technical accounting research and develop formal position papers for complex or non-routine transactions.
Evaluate derivatives, hedge accounting, and fair value measurement, including related disclosures.
Participate in the development, enhancement, and governance of company-wide accounting policies (including revenue recognition under ASC 606).
Interpret new accounting guidance from the FASB, IASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies, assess financial statement impact, propose implementation solutions.
Ensure technical accounting conclusions align with SOX controls and audit requirements.
Perform technical accounting requirements for material acquisitions, including valuation coordination, opening balance sheet preparation, and related documentation.
Perform goodwill and long-lived asset impairment analyses, segmentation assessments, restructuring accounting, and other complex accounting areas
Support quarterly and annual reporting processes as needed for technical matters.
Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors on technical accounting issues.
Collaborate with Valuation, Treasury, Legal, and operational leaders to resolve accounting matters.
Lead or support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects.
Provide training and guidance to Finance teams on new accounting standards and policy updates.
Other responsibilities, as assigned.