Job Description
Senior Accounting Manager Houston, TX 77079$120K Summary: The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and controlling the Accounting processes performed in the local Accounting teams. The professional acts as the Manager for the accounting staff in the country while being responsible for making sure that processes remain aligned, global process standards are “anchored”, any escalations are resolved and mitigation procedures are defined and implemented. Key processes in scope for the Senior Country Accounting Manager are PTP, OTC and RTR.
Key Responsibilities: - Responsible for effective liaising with the local Accounting teams and Finance Shared Services teams / Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider
- First point of contact for local operational Accounting staff
- Closely collaborate with the Country Head of Finance to lead and manage the Accounting staff locally, ensuring high performance, development and team cohesion
- Oversee the Accounting processes for the local country, ensuring timely and accurate processing, including the month end reporting & reconciliation including IS, BS and intercompany transactions and re-charges
- Manage internal and external audits, including liaison with auditors and assurance signoff to auditors and ensure the completion of audits with minimal adjustments
- Ensure on-time filing of statutory financial statements and tax submissions with the support of and coordination with Group Tax and in compliance with local statutory and Group Tax requirements
- Support Group Treasury hedging activities with transaction data underlying Sulzer hedging strategies
- Closely collaborate with CoE Accounting team regarding payables management and strategy; approve payments
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the Accounting processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Assess standardization, optimization and automation potential from Legal Entities / country specifics based on market best practices and/or best in class Legal Entities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives jointly with the GPOs to enhance accounting processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders including sales, customer service, BPO provider (DXC) and other departments to streamline Accounting processes, resolve any issues that may arise, and optimize end-to-end processes in Accounting
- Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders
- Ensure all financial reporting and processes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards
- Interview and hire local Accounting staff as needed
- Ensure financial and relevant operational internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role
- Ensure appropriate division of work and segregation of duties (SOD)
Minimum Job Requirements/Skillset: Education and experience - University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Accounting , with at least 5 years in leadership role
- Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is required
Critical success factors - Proficiency in coordination and planning of work for assigned Accounting teams
- Strong understanding of OTC and PTP processes, as well as general accounting principles and financial reporting; expertise in RTR is a plus
- Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Technical & language skills - Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit) and accounting software
- Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
- Proficiency in English
Interfaces with - OTC/PTP/RTR Accountants and Team Leads
- Reporting & Analytics team
- Local Accounting Managers
- Country Finance Heads
- Accounting GPOs
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