Senior Accounting Manager

Museum of Illusions•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Museum of Illusions is the world's largest and fastest-growing museum chain, with over 70 locations worldwide. We have welcomed over 20 million visitors globally since 2015! Museum of Illusions is a visual, sensory, and educational entertainment experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and shift your perspective through the science behind optical illusions. Our team is passionate about delivering seamless, guest-first experiences from the moment a ticket is purchased to the final exhibit walked through. We value play, exploration, and creativity, and we are rapidly growing. Join us in our mission to inspire wonder and joy through illusions!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA license.
5–7 years of experience in corporate accounting
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and an understanding of consolidation principles.
Proficiency with ERP NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with international teams across time zones.
Experience leading multi-location or multi-entity accounting operations.
Experience building and scaling accounting processes in a growth-oriented organization.
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Participate in monthly close and prepare US consolidated financial statements for consolidation team, initial flash reports for operations team.
Responsible for monthly balance sheet audit accuracy in preparation of annual audit.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and audit responses.
Lead internal audits across U.S. museums including inventory warehouse, evaluating internal controls, financial accuracy, and compliance with corporate policies.
Partner with US Controller as well as operations and retail teams to ensure accurate financial data and operational transparency.
Provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment between financial objectives and business priorities.
Lead accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Support the creation and maintenance of accounting policies consistent with U.S. GAAP requirements.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework, enterprise risk mitigation strategies, and financial governance processes to safeguard company assets and support organizational growth.
Drive efficiency in audit preparation, consolidation workflows, and reporting cycles.