Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Cornerstone Building Brands•Cary, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting is a key member of the accounting leadership team, collaborating closely with other members of the Chief Accounting Officer’s Organization, including business unit controllers, SEC and technical accounting, the VP, Global Financial Shared Services, along with Corporate Tax and Internal Audit. Reporting directly to the Director, Accounting, this position is responsible for overseeing and executing, among other items, the Company’s Corporate close process, accounting for common areas, common pay-master-service company, and intercompany billing processes. Additionally, the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting will support key strategic and reporting initiatives, the monthly consolidation process, and the safeguarding of the company-wide control environment providing oversight to the accounting organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required
CPA designation preferred, with fluency in accounting and oversight
5 plus years of senior-level accounting, controls, and financial reporting experience in a complex, global company, with leadership in a decentralized global finance function
Experience as a business unit controller, corporate assistant controller, or corporate controller at a large-scale company
Proven history of establishing, documenting, and implementing well-defined accounting and control procedures, policies, and processes
Broad experience in financial reporting, including internal and management reporting, and external and SEC filings, with significant experience in U.S. GAAP
Experience with international business
Strong knowledge of business operations and experience interfacing with divisional and country finance teams
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
Ability to manage to a plan
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mergers and acquisitions, with a track record of financial integration associated with transactions preferred
Experience in public accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the monthly corporate close processes
Manage accounting for warranty reserves, fixed assets, leases, insurance (general, liability, property, healthcare), pensions, and other items in coordination with business units
Identify and implement improvements within corporate accounting processes
Enhance visibility of the company’s financial results
Conduct monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis, and review results with the Corporate Accounting Leadership Team
Act as a key contributor in the integration of acquired companies
Support the preparation of annual 10-K, quarterly 10-Qs, and other SEC filings
Review account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items and other issues promptly
Ensure internal controls compliance within the Corporate Accounting Department by maintaining and applying documented processes and controls
Meet quarterly and annual audit requirements for internal and external audits
Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide ad-hoc support to Division and Segment leadership