Senior Manager, Accounting

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Accounting, Reporting and Compliance:
• Leadership and Talent Management
• Strategic and Cross-Functional Support:
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to IFRS/US GAAP. 
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and variance analyses, and present to local and regional management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, internal controls, and applicable external regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to regional parent and global companies, adhering to corporate guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Lead external and internal audits, including managing auditor relationships and providing supporting documentation.
• To the extent not centralized within NAFA Shared Services or otherwise, oversee general ledger, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and local tax support. 
• Develop, maintain, and implement necessary changes to accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency. 
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members. Assist in developing individual team member G&O’s.
• Collaborate with global/regional accounting teams to drive standardization and best practices.
• Act as a key liaison between Accounting and other departments, ensuring strong communication and alignment.
• Navigate areas of ambiguity and uncertainty, taking a hands-on approach to resolve (or assist teams in resolving) issues as they arise.
• Develop and lead short-term and long-term project activities to meet NAFA G&O’s.
• Act as the operational lead for systems and finance transformation initiatives in collaboration with IT and Digital Transformation teams. Partner with Business Planning, 
• Corporate Planning & Development, Tax, and Treasury functions to forecast and analyze financial performance, and provide insights for decision making.
• Support ad-hoc projects as requested. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• 3+ years in a people management leadership role 
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually
• CPA or CMA preferred 
• Experience working in Automotive, manufacturing, or mobility-related industry experience preferred 

Skills And Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, including related policies and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to discuss or transmit primarily factual information to internal and external customers
• Proficiency in ERP/financial systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills to investigate, interpret and reconcile information from several distinct sources in situations where conclusions or resolutions are discernible
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills to resolve difficult or complicated situations
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
• Leadership, people and team management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain team and individual G&O’s

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 401K with 4% company match 
• Bonus Program 
• Wellness Program 
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training 
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) 
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

Annual Salary:$123,000 - $154,000