Senior Manager, Accounting & Reporting

JAS Worldwide•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. JAS Worldwide Management is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting & Reporting to provide hands on leadership across the global close execution, accounting quality, audit coordination, and technical accounting judgment within a complex, multi entity global environment. This role is designed for an accounting leader who owns outcomes end to end, and brings structure and discipline to fast paced close cycles, evolving systems, and increasing audit expectations. The Senior Manager serves as a key accounting control owner, partnering closely with FP&A, Global Consolidations, IT- Finance Systems, Tax, and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and audit ready financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Global Close, Reporting & Ownership Provide ownership of the global month‑end close, including subledger close, general ledger close, reporting readiness, and final sign‑off across regions and management entities. Oversee resolution of accounting issues such as intercompany imbalances, integration timing gaps, global allocations, post‑close adjustments, and prior‑period corrections. Review, challenge, and approve management journals, true‑ups, reclasses, and adjustments, applying strong US GAAP judgment and escalation discipline. Ensure end‑to‑end financial data integrity all accounting systems including upstream systems. Act as the primary accounting escalation point during close, balancing accuracy, materiality, timelines, and audit risk. Audit Leadership & External Interface Serve as an accounting lead for external audits and coordinating global audit readiness. Lead preparation and review of entity‑level tie‑outs supporting audit and leadership review. Oversee and review statutory deliverables, engagement letters, audit checklists, and global documentation standards, in coordination with regional teams and Legal. Technical Accounting & Professional Judgment Apply advanced US GAAP expertise across complex and high‑risk areas: Partner with senior finance leadership on complex accounting conclusions, ensuring they are well‑documented, scalable, and audit‑defensible. Provide technical review, coaching, and guidance to managers and staff on non‑standard or judgmental accounting treatments. Systems, Process & Controls Leadership Act as a process and control owner, proactively identifying recurring risks, control gaps, and system limitations. Drive the design and implementation of preventative and detective controls, reducing reliance on manual workarounds. Partner closely with IT - Finance Systems to improve reporting workflows. Support system integrations, enhancements, and automation initiatives while maintaining close discipline and data integrity. People Leadership & Cross‑Functional Influence Lead, coach, and develop accounting managers and staff, setting high expectations for ownership and judgment quality. Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for outcomes, deadlines, and critical decisions. Serve as a trusted partner to FP&A, Global Consolidations, Regional Controllers, Tax, and IT, operating confidently across time zones and cultures. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred) 9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including global close leadership, audit interface, and technical accounting Deep working knowledge of US GAAP Strong experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (Workday strongly preferred) Proven ability to lead teams, resolve ambiguity, and make judgment calls impacting results and audit outcomes Why This Role Is Different This is not a hands‑off senior role — and not a purely tactical manager role. It is a true Senior Manager seat for someone who: Owns outcomes Improves processes Leads people And still dives into the details when it matters ADDITIONAL: The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT “KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.” JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY. JAS prides itself on its exceptional service and competitive pricing that comes about through the hard work and skill of the people who make up the JAS organization. The mission of JAS is to focus on innovation and maintain a commitment to deliver the product securely and on time. This mission flows through its vast global network of 38 subsidiaries, hundreds of official agent locations, and 4,200+ employees across more than 90 countries. JAS' commitment to innovation in the fields of shipping, 3PL, and freight forwarding puts it in a unique class of select companies which concentrate on specialized projects as well as commodity shipping initiatives. JAS is a premier “go-to” company for those wishing to move cargo from anywhere in the world to anywhere else in the world. Through the use of advanced tracking technologies, sophisticated global communications, and a large team of experts across a broad spectrum of specialties, JAS is able to cost effectively handle the shipping of everything from tiny camera parts up to the massive components required to build an oil rig. Transporting cargo is a complex endeavor. JAS is the brand you can trust to satisfy your most demanding requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including global close leadership, audit interface, and technical accounting
Deep working knowledge of US GAAP
Strong experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (Workday strongly preferred)
Proven ability to lead teams, resolve ambiguity, and make judgment calls impacting results and audit outcomes

Responsibilities

Provide ownership of the global month‑end close, including subledger close, general ledger close, reporting readiness, and final sign‑off across regions and management entities.
Oversee resolution of accounting issues such as intercompany imbalances, integration timing gaps, global allocations, post‑close adjustments, and prior‑period corrections.
Review, challenge, and approve management journals, true‑ups, reclasses, and adjustments, applying strong US GAAP judgment and escalation discipline.
Ensure end‑to‑end financial data integrity all accounting systems including upstream systems.
Act as the primary accounting escalation point during close, balancing accuracy, materiality, timelines, and audit risk.
Serve as an accounting lead for external audits and coordinating global audit readiness.
Lead preparation and review of entity‑level tie‑outs supporting audit and leadership review.
Oversee and review statutory deliverables, engagement letters, audit checklists, and global documentation standards, in coordination with regional teams and Legal.
Apply advanced US GAAP expertise across complex and high‑risk areas:
Partner with senior finance leadership on complex accounting conclusions, ensuring they are well‑documented, scalable, and audit‑defensible.
Provide technical review, coaching, and guidance to managers and staff on non‑standard or judgmental accounting treatments.
Act as a process and control owner, proactively identifying recurring risks, control gaps, and system limitations.
Drive the design and implementation of preventative and detective controls, reducing reliance on manual workarounds.
Partner closely with IT - Finance Systems to improve reporting workflows.
Support system integrations, enhancements, and automation initiatives while maintaining close discipline and data integrity.
Lead, coach, and develop accounting managers and staff, setting high expectations for ownership and judgment quality.
Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for outcomes, deadlines, and critical decisions.
Serve as a trusted partner to FP&A, Global Consolidations, Regional Controllers, Tax, and IT, operating confidently across time zones and cultures.