Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting

Samsung•Plano, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us. Position Summary Position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial data and recording financial transactions in compliance with internal guidelines and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Responsibilities will be focused on technical accounting guideline, business team accounting level support, internal control compliance, month-end closing, journal entry approval, AI integration, as well as ad hoc projects per leaderships requests. Position will have authority to make decisions and provide guideline as to proper accounting transaction and procedure, in conjunction with leadership reporting and alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
8-12 years of full cycle accounting experience with responsibility for General Ledger, financial analysis, monthly close, and technical accounting, or 6-10 years if candidate comes from Public Accounting assurance/audit experiences
Experience supervising activities of staff members in order to achieve personal and team goals, along with completion of assignments within established timelines and specifications
Proven record of leading innovative process improvement projects
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies
Strong attention to details is of paramount importance in this role
Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations
Excellent Oral & Written Communication Skills
Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel)
V-lookup and Pivot tables (Macros a+)
Attitude towards work and timeliness in completing daily tasks
Sense of urgency to get it done required
Relationship Management
Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience and/or CPA strongly preferred
Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred
AI tool implementation and usage skills in the job function preferred

Responsibilities

Management of Company’s full-cycle month-end close process, journal entry approval, accounting reconciliation, flux generation and review.
Responsible for assigned area’s accounting policy and procedure
Perform GL Account risk-level review & analysis, inclusive of long-term open items, proper balance, resolution, and clearing plans.
Perform Technical accounting research and documentation, aligning significant transactions of the Company against IFRS reporting standards, providing technical examples, modeling, and clear and concise guidance and conclusions to the Company’s Business, Finance, and Sales teams.
Maintain knowledge and regularly update on new Accounting pronouncements and the potential impacts to the Company from a Financial and Reporting standpoint.
Assist in the Company’s risk assessment and analysis over Internal Controls, ensuring no deficiencies in Test of Design and Operating effectiveness of controls, along with recommendation of control implementation on new processes.
Familiarize with and utilize AI tools in order to identify transaction efficiencies to reduce hours, improve financial reporting, timing, and accuracy
Monitor business units of the Company, identify risk points, and report and improve on Financial Health.
Support quarterly, annual, and adhoc internal and external audits of the Company.
Assist as a finance representative of the Company on documentation requests, legal filings, and explanations pertaining to litigation.
Perform ad hoc projects and financial analysis based upon Leadership request