Senior Accounting Manager - Lease COE (Remote in the U.S.)

Oversees Global Lease Accounting team.

Oversees preparation of standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, and monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Analyzes and reviews internal and external reporting. Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures in accordance with internal control framework. Specializes in various accounting functions. Resolves issues and contributes to the business unit/area development. Manages the work efforts of supervisors and/or individual contributors with responsibility for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Manage monthly accounting close process to include journal entries, reconciliations, internal schedules, variance explanations and reporting.

Recommends and implements improvements to financial schedules, reports, and processes.

Ensures compliance with internal controls requirements and accounting policies related to areas of responsibility.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and leaders within accounting, finance, operations, and other cross-functional areas.

Maintains expertise of US GAAP and works collaboratively with technical accounting team to identify, resolve, and document non-routine and/or complex transactions in areas of responsibility.

Leads, coaches, and develops team of accounting professionals fostering a positive work environment.

Effectively liaison with internal and external auditors and be responsive to audit requests.

Knowledge

Expert knowledge to establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.

Expert knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Expert knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.

Uses excellent skills to compile and analyze financial information.

Excellent time management, communications, decision making, presentation, and organizational skills.

Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

Ability to adapt, learn, and apply professional concepts.

Ability to apply varying leadership skills and traits that create solutions and results to unexpected situations.

Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

CPA or equivalent preferred.

10+ years of relevant experience with emphasis in public company accounting or financial reporting and/or public accounting; minimum 4 years leadership experience.

Extensive working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Experience with ASC 842 preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Track record of meeting deadlines while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills with critical attention to detail.

Adaptable to rapidly changing business needs and priorities.

Strong team orientation, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain productive working relationships cross-functionally.

Strong business acumen and analytical skills.

The following information is required by pay transparency legislation in the following states: CA, CO, HI, NY, and WA. This information applies only to individuals working in these states.

• The anticipated startingpayrangeofColorado applicantsforthis role is$105,100-$154,110

• The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is:

$111,800-$164,010

• The anticipated startingpayrangeof California, Washington state and New York City applicantsforthis role is$122,500-$179,630

Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, the role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments. These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on benefits offered is here.

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