Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting Services.

SRP • Tempe, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting Services is a leader responsible for the select accounting operations, reporting, and compliance functions. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports executive decision-making, and aligns accounting practices with corporate goals and regulatory requirements. This role leads multiple professional staff that execute general ledger activities, SAP Controlling (CO)/ cost accounting, accounts receivable, master data, unclaimed property, financial close processes, budgeting, federal award compliance, and internal controls oversight.

Requirements

• Expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and customer-centric service delivery.
• Leads a high-performing team capable of meeting current and future departmental goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous complex projects and drive organization change.
• Ability to create corporate wide solutions to complex and vague situations.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of accounting management experience is preferred.
• Large ERP experience preferred (SAP)
• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of utility accounting is preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions, including cost allocations, miscellaneous receivables, unclaimed property, master data, subsidiary and affiliate accounting and reporting, and internal controls compliance.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals, including hiring, goal setting, performance management, coaching/development, team building, and training.
• Oversee the monthly and annual accounting close, as well as maintenance of accounting ledgers, including monthly review of account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare subsidiary and affiliate financial statements, prepare board materials and conduct board presentations.
• Lead federal grant award 2CFR200 compliance and process improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and approve the corporate and functional cost allocations.
• Monitor internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) design and operating effectiveness.
• Maintain segregation of duties (SOD) compliance via the SAP GRC module.
• Ensure financial information is reliable and available to various areas of the company.
• Establish and uphold accounting policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Participate in SAP/ accounting system implementations and initiatives.
• Support internal customers (including upper management) to facilitate understanding and interpretation of financial data to assist in business decisions and bond offerings.
• Work with external auditors to ensure successful and timely financial statement audits.
• Collaborate with internal auditors to support SRP corporate audit projects and initiatives.
• Execute special projects and assignments as requested by management.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level