Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting

Overview

This role is within the Corporate Accounting team, partnering across Finance, HR, FP&A, Legal, Procurement, and Finance Systems to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes across the organization’s global business. The team plays a critical role in the monthly and quarterly close while continuously improving accounting work through automation, scalable processes, and modern financial systems.

The organization is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting to own personnel accounting, including Payroll accounting, Benefits, Restructuring, Long Term Incentive Comp, and Bonus accruals. You will also lead a team of 2 accounting professionals responsible for the monthly and quarterly close process.

This is a managerial role reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Accounting. You will own assigned areas end to end and partner closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee accounting and close activities for key corporate accounting functions, including payroll, benefits, long term incentive, and restructuring accounting.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for non personnel accounting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX key controls, including control documentation, evidence, and walkthrough support.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, FP&A, Legal, Procurement, and Finance Systems on personnel cost questions, forecasting inputs, and Oracle Financials issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on assigned areas.
• Drive automation and AI adoption to eliminate manual work using Oracle Financials and AI tools (e.g., Gemini and Claude), and validate AI-generated output before it is relied upon.
• Document and improve accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating workflows.
• Support broader controllership initiatives and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a large public company or similarly complex global organization.
• CPA or progress toward professional accounting certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and corporate accounting operations.
• Experience working with Oracle Financials or a comparable enterprise ERP. Oracle Financials experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Demonstrated experience using automation and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to manage tight close deadlines independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $110,625.00 - $230,625.00/yr (varies based on location, skills, and experience).
• Incentive compensation opportunities may be included in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions.
• Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, 401k, backup childcare, education stipends, and additional benefits.

Location

• Flexible hybrid work options. Most roles don’t require regular office attendance, though you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions with notice.