Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Heaven Hill Brands•Louisville, KY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for leading the monthly close and core accounting operations for Heaven Hill’s U.S. and Global entities. This role oversees a broad range of accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position operates within a high-volume, multi-entity environment with significant operational complexity, multiple systems, recurring tax compliance requirements, and cross-functional dependencies. The Sr. Manager is responsible for coordinating close activities across the accounting organization, managing competing priorities within compressed timelines, and ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and audit ready. The role partners closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve close efficiency, strengthen internal controls, support process improvements, and maintain scalable accounting operations as the business continues to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity, global organization
Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and intercompany accounting
Experience managing complex close processes with multiple entities, systems, and dependencies
Ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or MBA
Experience with IFS (ERP system)
Experience in the distilled spirits industry, manufacturing, or CPG industry

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the monthly closing process across all entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements
Establish and maintain clear ownership of balance sheet accounts and ensure all reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and supported
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial results to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies
Supervise and develop a team of accountants, ensuring appropriate workload distribution and accountability across functional areas
Drive improvements in close efficiency
Oversee tax-related accounting processes within the general ledger, including sales and use tax, VAT, GST, and excise taxes, ensuring timely reconciliation and filing compliance
Support intercompany & consolidations team to ensure accurate intercompany balances, transfer pricing entries, and consolidation processes
Support financial statement preparation, audit readiness
Identify and resolve accounting issues, process inefficiencies, and implement sustainable solutions
Participate in the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and standardize processes
Act as a key liaison between accounting, operations, sales, marketing, IT, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data and proper system functionality
Support system improvements, including IFS enhancements, automation initiatives, and integration of new business activities or acquisitions
Participate in strategic initiatives and special projects to support business growth and scalability