Senior Manager - Accounting

Wesco•Glenview, IL

About The Position

As the Senior Accounting Manager, you will report to a multi-regional leader and work with minimal oversight. You will oversee a team responsible for managing various accounting functions, typically across multiple countries and legal entities, including ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue and asset accounting, as well as associated analysis and reporting. This role will be involved in the development and implementation of new systems and in implementing best practices across the organization. The Senior Manager will lead and direct accounting professionals and serve as a transformational leader, ensuring that the organization is following best-in-class digital solutions. This role will be responsible for creating a successful team and departmental strategy, including guiding talent identification and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Masters Degree preferred
CIMA/ACA/ACCA/ICAEW/CPA qualified required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience required
4 years required, 6 years preferred of management of non-exempt and exempt employees
5+ of in-depth experience using one or more large, integrated financial management/accounting systems, such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent is preferred
2 years of experience designing and implementing a Financial System preferred
Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, internal controls and SOX requirements
Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Ability to work under tight time schedules and to handle multiple tasks
Able to adapt to new responsibilities with an agile mindset
Strong general business and project management skills
Ability to build and lead strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
Ability to analyze complex strategic issues and provide recommendations
Ability to apply professional principles and business judgement to solve problems
Ability to influence outcomes and broad processes beyond individual function
Ability to spot key risks upfront and mitigate
Ability to bring quick focus to key issues and priorities
Advanced knowledge of accounting processes and techniques
Ability to travel 0-25%

Responsibilities

Lead variable compensation and payroll accounting team within controllership, ensure all activities are completed timely and accurately
Oversee all variable compensation programs which include sales commissions and management incentive plans across multiple systems
Oversee North America accounting processes related to Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables
Lead business transformation projects which include implementation of new commission tool across the organization.
Support additional business transformation activities by establishing future state processes, documentation, performance measurements and controls
Oversee all accounting related activities under responsibilities which includes, month-end and quarter end activities, GL account reconciliations, period over period analysis and support external audit
Partner with key stakeholders within Controllership, FP&A and HR to achieve overall company objectives
Review and direct account analysis and controls, recommend and implement corrective action to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Oversee effective controls of balance sheet and income statement accounts
Recruit, manage, evaluate, and develop professional and supervisory accounting staff
Maximize efficiency and productivity through setting goals for the function, cascading these to all employees, managing execution, and measuring results
Identify and lead the decision-making process to resolve complex and sensitive challenges to the function, through innovation, with careful consideration of company culture and the wider impact of any change
Take lead in project finance, control, and operation matters
Develop strategic and operational plans to achieve results and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives
Serve as a leader of global implementation of new systems and processes including systems readiness testing, risk identification and mitigation. Also support multi-year accounting systems transformation initiatives by participating in global process design sessions and systems implementation
Drive continuous process improvements which includes standardizing, automating, enhancing processes, and ensuring key business owners are provided quality information efficiently