Manager Centralized Accounting (Hybrid)

This position is primarily responsible for managing the Centralized Accounting function and its support to all domestic U.S. Business Units, by providing full accounting coverage. The function will be located near site to West Norriton, PA or on site / hybrid Secaucus and reports to the Director of Centralized Accounting. This position also drives the Business Units accounting close and analysis to ensure complete, accurate, valid and timely production of financial statements in accordance with Company Policy and GAAP, while maintaining a well-controlled SOX-compliant environment.

Supports the Director of Centralized Accounting in the enhancement of the accounting processes including, driving standardization, implementing and expanding the use of RPA and enabling technology, business process reengineering, and process improvement in accounting practices across the U.S. organizations.

Collaboration with managers of Corporate Accounting, Financial Systems, External Reporting, Revenue Control, Billing, Tax, Accounts Payable, Asset Management, Treasury, Corporate Real Estate, Payroll and Procurement to ensure alignment on day-to-day activities as well as Company-wide initiatives.

• Supervise staff of up to approximately 8 accountants to ensure complete, accurate and timely processing and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting, meeting the needs of Business Unit Finance and Corporate Accounting and ensuring the integrity of the Financials
• Manage the monthly closing process including the closing checklist, the journal entry and reconciliation logs
• Prepare/review trial balance account detailed analysis to ensure financials are complete, accurate and comply with Company Policy and GAAP
• Provide timely and insightful review and analysis of BU Balance Sheet accounts and Financial Statements directing the investigation of large or unusual activity or balances
• Conduct month end close calls with their BU Finance teams providing support, documentation and understanding to enable month end sign offs
• Apply work-plan in connection with Director around distribution of work across employee base
• Interact with and support Business Unit Finance, their partners and customers
• Drive continuous improvement in the reporting and analysis process
• Develop and train staff to maintain a world class environment including appropriate supporting documentation and innovative use of technology. Actively participates in Company’s Talent Management program
• Maintain adherence to the Company's accounting policies and controls over financial processes and reporting meeting the requirements of audit and control functions – participate in internal and external audits (SOX & PwC)
• Administer SOX controls for areas of responsibility
• Support PeopleSoft Financial System initiatives by providing participation on project teams, acting in a User Acceptance testing capacity and as needed to ensure that existing functionality is maintained
• Participate and support other related job functions and / or projects as required by the function leader

Supervision Exercised:  Will manage a team made up of Supervisors and Senior Accountants

Education:

• 4-Year College Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, CMA, MBA Preferred

Work Experience:

• 6+ years mix of public (Big 4), private accounting experience
• Technical accounting and reporting expertise, especially accounting close and related controls and processes
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion Essbase, Blackline reconciliation system and CoStar real estate accounting system highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel and Access
• Proven leadership skills, with direct and indirect reporting relationships as well as when collaborating with other departments

Important Attributes:

• Mature and resilient
• Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Competency in presenting to varying levels of the organization
• Attention to detail, and exceptional follow-up ability
• Ability to push back and hold ground
• Highly motivated, process-driven
• Solid interpersonal skills and leadership qualities
• High level of ethics and integrity
• Enhances value through creative ideas and solutions to complex information needs
• Proactive, able to influence others and drive change
• Customer service focused

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets