<p>The Accountant Supervisor provides leadership over International Accounting, Corporate Accounting and certain statutory audit compliance processes. This role owns monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; ensures strong internal controls and SOX compliance; and delivers timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The position partners cross-functionally (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and IT) to drive process optimization, ERP/data governance, and automation initiatives, while developing high-performing accounting teams and providing executive-level insights to the Corporate Controller and CFO.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for international entities and certain corporate processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.</p> </li><li> <p>Establishes, maintains, and tests internal controls over financial reporting (SOX); partners with Internal Audit to remediate deficiencies.</p> </li><li> <p>Serves as primary liaison to external auditors in their assigned areas; coordinates audit readiness, responds to questions, and drives closure of audit findings.</p> </li><li> <p>Supports general ledger governance, chart of accounts, and account reconciliation standards; enforces close calendar and quality benchmarks.</p> </li><li> <p>Supports ERP and reporting-system initiatives (e.g., upgrades, integrations, automation); partners with IT on data governance and master data integrity.</p> </li><li> <p>Designs and implements process improvements and automation (RPA, templates, standardized workflows) to reduce cycle time and error rates.</p> </li><li> <p>Manages statutory audit compliance process ensuring alignment between management reporting and statutory results.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides leadership and career development to professional staff; sets goals, coaches performance, and builds bench strength.</p> </li><li> <p>Supports cross-functional projects (e.g., carve-outs, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings) including accounting set-up, opening balance sheets, and controls.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements; anticipates risks and implements mitigation plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Develops and monitors accounting KPIs (close timeliness, reconciliation quality, audit findings, automation adoption); communicates results and action plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas; ensures documentation quality and auditor-ready support.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and review tax provisions for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage state and local tax compliance, including filings and reporting.</p> </li><li> <p>Execute ad hoc tax projects, such as implementing new tax technology and driving cost-saving initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Review foreign tax provisions and ensure compliance with international requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform monthly account reconciliations to maintain accuracy and integrity of tax-related accounts.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct tax research to support compliance and strategic planning.</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Preferred Education/Certification: Master's/MBA; CPA strongly preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>At least 7-10 years of related corporate accounting and analytical experience. Corporate experience requirement can be combined with public accounting experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) user skills preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Microsoft Office suite; including advanced Excel skills (vlookups, what-ifs, pivot tables).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with an international organization.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong organizational skills</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines</p> </li><li> <p>Exceptional attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</p> </li><li> <p>Curious and eager to learn</p> </li><li> <p>Persistent and results-driven</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to meet tight deadlines</p> </li><li> <p>Professional demeanor and executive presence</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with multiple ERP systems that are not fully integrated</p> </li><li> <p>Capability to identify process improvement opportunities and re-engineer solutions for greater accuracy</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with payroll accounting processes</p> </li><li> <p>Solid accounting knowledge and technical skills</p> </li><li> <p>Commitment to accuracy and precision</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times</p> </li><li> <p>Sound judgment and decision-making skills</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent oral and written communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Strong information management abilities</p> </li></ul>