Sr. Manager, GL Accounting
About The Position
Lead and develop the GL Accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development. Oversee all general ledger and sub-ledger activities, ensuring timely and accurate account reconciliations and GL integrity. Own the full month-end and year-end financial closing process, including oversight of journal entries for accruals, deferrals, allocations, and adjustments. Establish, enforce, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure U.S.-based expenditures are properly identified, tracked, reported, and analyzed in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and corporate standards. Direct the preparation and submission of actual results reporting to Corporate via Hyperion (or similar systems). Oversee the capital appropriation process, fixed asset system, and related accounting activities. Strengthen the internal control environment through documentation, monitoring, and process improvements. Lead the preparation of monthly projections, annual budgets, and forecasts for key P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow items. Analyze complex accounting issues, provide business-oriented insights, and drive resolution of variances or discrepancies. Partner cross-functionally and act as a trusted financial advisor to internal stakeholders. Ensure audit readiness, financial reporting integrity, and support of ad hoc analysis and special projects. Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices across the GL and close processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, with a strong focus on general ledger management
- Deep hands-on experience with full-cycle month-end and year-end financial closing and reporting processes
- Strong working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and proven ability to establish and maintain an effective internal control environment
- Strong analytical skills with a business perspective and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles/procedures
- Proficiency with integrated financial systems (e.g., Oracle or similar ERP), Hyperion, Cognos, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- CPA and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance strongly preferred
- 3+ years of people leadership / management experience preferred
- Industry experience in a manufacturing, sales, and inventory-based company (medical device, healthcare, or similar preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the GL Accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development
- Oversee all general ledger and sub-ledger activities, ensuring timely and accurate account reconciliations and GL integrity
- Own the full month-end and year-end financial closing process, including oversight of journal entries for accruals, deferrals, allocations, and adjustments
- Establish, enforce, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure U.S.-based expenditures are properly identified, tracked, reported, and analyzed in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and corporate standards
- Direct the preparation and submission of actual results reporting to Corporate via Hyperion (or similar systems)
- Oversee the capital appropriation process, fixed asset system, and related accounting activities
- Strengthen the internal control environment through documentation, monitoring, and process improvements
- Lead the preparation of monthly projections, annual budgets, and forecasts for key P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow items
- Analyze complex accounting issues, provide business-oriented insights, and drive resolution of variances or discrepancies
- Partner cross-functionally and act as a trusted financial advisor to internal stakeholders
- Ensure audit readiness, financial reporting integrity, and support of ad hoc analysis and special projects
- Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices across the GL and close processes
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
