Sr Mgr-Accounting

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting leads a team of managers and non-managers responsible for accurately processing and reviewing financial activities to support accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The role oversees research, management, tracking, reporting, and review of financial activities, ensuring accounting records are correct. It also leads support for the design and execution of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting, applying advanced knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements and experienced accounting judgment. The Senior Manager partners with business and finance teams to improve internal and cross-functional capabilities and communicates the team’s area of responsibility to team members and senior leadership. The position is based at Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. The corporate office offers opportunities to collaborate and includes amenities such as walking areas, food and coffee, a workout facility, and check-up services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related area, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of the education requirement, if applicable.
Eight years of experience in accounting, tax, finance (public accounting or industry), or relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional efforts.
Experience leading a team and/or supervising others, with direct or indirect reports.
Demonstrated experience working with senior leadership in an accounting- or finance-related function.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
Three years of experience leading a team, managing or reviewing others’ work, and leading without authority.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with data analytics tools, process improvement, and complex accounting topics.
Master’s degree, MBA, or degree in a related area.
Demonstrated progressive Lowe’s accounting or finance experience and cross-functional leadership.
CPA or CPA candidate.

Responsibilities

Lead the team’s financial activities, applying advanced knowledge of complex systems, business processes, and GAAP principles.
Ensure the team prepares, evaluates, and reviews operational and financial information for accurate financial reporting.
Perform and review analyses, including historical, forecasting, and impact analyses, and reconciliations supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles required by regulatory and compliance entities.
Review reports, analyses, and reconciliations prepared by the team for accuracy.
Lead research into complex financial issues and work with the team and stakeholders to resolve them.
Lead projects and initiatives and participate in cross-functional teams to deliver business value while maintaining accounting responsibilities and controls.
Communicate with team members, senior leaders, cross-functional partners, and external parties to resolve audit questions and issues.
Partner with the team and business to improve processes and reduce organizational friction.
Lead, train, and coach leaders in accounting, analytical, and business partnership skills.
Work with regulatory and third-party external auditors and independent auditors to resolve complex issues.
Lead financial controls testing and provide documentation and support for SOX compliance in the assigned area.
Select, hire, and develop talent to support a productive and engaged workforce.
Lead teams and lead through others to hire, coach, train, and develop employees.
Promote an inclusive environment that fosters diverse ideas and perspectives.