Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting

Brinks • Coppell, TX

14h

About The Position

Brink’s is a Global premier provider of armored car transportation, currency and coin processing, ATM servicing and other value added services to financial institutions, retailers and other commercial and government entities. At Brink’s we believe that diverse teams drive success, and as such we foster an inclusive culture that values people with diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging so all employees feel respected, safe and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow. We are currently looking for a Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting. This position reports to the N.A Controller for Brinks and is responsible for U.S. GAAP technical research, advising senior management of alternatives, strategies, and pitfalls of various accounting matters. In this role, you will leverage your in-depth accounting knowledge and research capabilities to provide solutions to complex and challenging business problems. This role will work closely with the Corporate accounting teams and will collaborate with team members across various business functions in North America business to solve our most complex accounting issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in public accounting/publicly traded company.
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an ERP system and a financial reporting/consolidation system similar to Oracle.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certified or Master’s degree in accounting a plus.
• More than 8 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred)/publicly traded company.
• Experience with SEC filings of international companies
• Oracle Financials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with SEC filings, resolving technical accounting issues, month-end accounting close and financial statement analysis.
• Experience working with a fully integrated accounting system preferred.
• Experience with general ledgers and reporting chart of accounts, account reconciliations and internal financial reporting.
• Experience with Shared Services
• Experience with Sales type leases and sale leaseback

Responsibilities

• Perform technical accounting research and prepare documentation of accounting positions and conclusions.
• Driving the adoption of new accounting standards
• Assisting with process improvement in various areas of the finance organization
• Provide accounting guidance and analytical support to senior management, operating unit accounting staff, functional departments, and external auditors.
• Controls mindset – Assist the Controller and SOX team on Internal Controls by leading projects to maintain the integrity of our SOX compliance program, providing guidance and expertise to ensure continuous improvement of the internal control environment.
• Continuous learning – Providing guidance and training related to technical accounting topics to the business.
• Assist or lead special projects on an as needed basis.
• Presenting complex accounting matters, relevant communications, and analyses to senior management in a clear and concise manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager