Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Record-to-Report (RTR) processes, ensuring timely period-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets management, project accounting, lease accounting, and intercompany accounting. Serve as a point of escalation for service delivery issues, supporting dispute resolution in a Shared Services or Outsourcing environment. Uphold quality and standardized service delivery, measuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Metrics (KPIs). Engage with Client teams to align services with the evolving needs of the organization and its clients. Facilitate a quality control framework to drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. Manage the transition of RTR activities from Client to our team, coordinating the onboarding of resources. Utilize software such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft D365 (F&O), Blackline, Trintech, and others to perform RTR processes effectively. Review and maintain detailed desktop documentation, outlining execution of Client policy requirements and step-by-step task instructions. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in operational excellence and efficiency, focusing on process optimization, automation, and organizational design. Demonstrate an understanding of adjacent Finance and Accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and Treasury. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Commerce or equivalent; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required. Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant operational experience in a multi-national company, with at least three years of supervisory experience. In-depth understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting, including financial statements and footnotes. Experience supporting SOX compliance and working with internal and external auditors. Proven track record in leading teams and managing complex operational processes.