Sr Manager Global Technical Accounting & External Reporting

CoorsTek•Golden, CO

39d

About The Position

The Sr Manager Global Technical Accounting & External Reporting is responsible for driving the company's global accounting policy framework, and ensuring consistent application of US GAAP, IFRS, and internal standards across all regions. In this role you will lead technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex transactions, while serving as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors for US GAAP audits. The position oversees key global accounting processes, and will implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. This role is a strategic partner, and collaborates cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Operations, and other functions, to evaluate the accounting implications of business decisions.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting
Active Certified Public Accountant license
8+ years of combined Public Accounting and industry accounting experience within a multinational business.
4+ years of prior management experience.
Ability to form, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
Ability to drive change and process improvements in a complex and geographically diverse environment.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting, required.
Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be self-motivated and exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail, as well as excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial plans within a manufacturing environment desirable.
Experience with OneStream and SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead technical accounting research for US GAAP, IFRS, and company policies, ensuring consistent application globally.
Draft, implement, and communicate global accounting policies/programs/ procedures/memos for complex areas (leases, cloud computing arrangements, revenue recognition, etc.).
Determine accounting treatments for critical business matters (e.g., customer funded agreements, unique revenue structure agreements, capital investments, and divestitures).
Own consolidated US GAAP audit and serve as primary liaison with internal and external auditors for audit planning, walkthroughs, and issue resolution.
Support the IFRS CT Ltd. audit on complex technical matters (new accounting guidance, impairment) that is managed by the UK Plant Controller.
Review and approve significant accounting judgments before VP escalation.
Own global processes across the company - consolidations, intercompany, fixed assets, leases, and GL areas.
Lead implementation of process improvements to the general accounting functions to drive operational efficiencies.
Design global accounting guidance, rules, policies, and use of systems/software (consolidation systems, ERP).
Partner with internal and external stakeholders on a local, regional, and global level to ensure policy alignment and strong internal controls.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure global program and guidance consistency.
Act as key accounting partner to FP&A, Tax, IT, HR, and Operations on accounting implications of business decisions.
Represent accounting, and act independently on cross-functional projects, including strategic initiatives and system upgrades, as delegated by the VP Controller.
Escalate major risks or policy issues to the VP while handling most day-to-day executive and cross-functional communication independently.
Ensure audit deliverables are prepared accurately and on time; resolve issues proactively with auditors.
Own internal control design and effectiveness for areas under responsibility.
Partner with regional teams on statutory audit support, focusing on global consistency of reporting and audit readiness (i.e. leases, cloud computing arrangements, revenue recognition, and current expected credit losses (CECL)).
Lead a team to deliver on highest performance standards and industry best practices, offering proactive solutions to stakeholders, and encouraging continuous improvement.
Manage and develop managers based in the US overseeing mainly:
General ledger
Globally:
Consolidations
Intercompany
Capital tracking and reporting
Lease accounting
Technical accounting
Fixed assets
Financial reporting US GAAP & IFRS
Provide coaching and career development; prepare managers for expanded leadership roles.
Support other ad hoc activities in leading global accounting initiatives and stepping in during VP's absence.