Sr. Manager, Accounting

Cloud Software Group•San Ramon, CA

About The Position

This role is responsible for owning the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger related to Payroll, AP, and AR in Oracle Fusion. The position involves reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and resolving posting and configuration issues. The Sr. Manager will partner with various teams to ensure data integrity and accurate accounting across legal entities, prepare account fluctuation analyses, and investigate variances. A key aspect of the role is to assess accounting implications of new arrangements, contracts, systems, and business initiatives, and to identify and lead efforts to automate repetitive tasks. The role also includes establishing and maintaining effective accounting processes, controls, and documentation, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency, and leading, developing, and mentoring accounting professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a complex, global organization.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accounting operations, and internal controls.
Experience leading accounting teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Experience with Oracle Fusion or a comparable ERP system.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
Positive, collaborative, and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Own the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger related to Payroll, AP, and AR in Oracle Fusion, including review of recurring and non-standard journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and timely resolution of posting and configuration issues.
Partner with cross-functional and international teams to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accurate accounting across legal entities.
Prepare account fluctuation analyses, investigate significant variances, and provide insights into key balance sheet and P&L movements.
Partner with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Procurement, IT, and other stakeholders to assess accounting implications of new arrangements, contracts, systems, and business initiatives.
Identify repetitive, rules-based activities and lead efforts to automate or eliminate them through technology, including AI-enabled solutions, in partnership with IT and other stakeholders.
Establish and maintain effective accounting processes, controls, and documentation that support audit readiness, knowledge transfer, scalability, and operational consistency.
Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize accounting processes, improve close efficiency, and strengthen overall operational performance.
Lead, develop, and mentor accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.