Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations

Nextracker•Fremont, CA

13d•$165,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations will be a key leader within Nextracker’s Corporate Controllership team, supporting the company’s mission to build an accurate, scalable, and efficient global accounting organization. This role partners closely with the Technical Accounting Team, FP&A, Tax, and IT team to drive an efficient close, maintain strong SOX compliance, support external reporting, provide technical accounting guidance, and execute on ERP and automation initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or corporate controllership.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and operational accounting best practices.
ERP experience (Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP) with demonstrated involvement in system implementation or transformation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience managing and developing accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with automation tools, BI/analytics platforms, and process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma a plus).

Responsibilities

Manage global monthly/quarterly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and consolidation support.
Support financial reporting packages, dashboards, and executive-level analysis.
Develop and implement accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls in collaboration with FinOps.
Ensure consistency and compliance across regional entities.
Oversee day-to-day SOX control execution, documentation, and remediation.
Partner with internal and external auditors during testing cycles.
Lead workstreams for ERP migration (NetSuite → Oracle/SAP), including system design, testing, and change management.
Drive process standardization, automation, and data quality improvements.
Build and manage accounting analytics and dashboarding capabilities to improve visibility and decision support.
Implement automation solutions (e.g., auto-reconciliations, RPA) to streamline close processes.
Assist in accounting integration for acquisitions and joint ventures.
Ensure timely and accurate onboarding of new entities into corporate systems and processes.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and professional growth.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Sales, Operations, and IT.