Supervisor, Accounting

Role Summary: As an GL Accounting Supervisor, you will lead a team of accountants in assigned US GAAP accounting, including accruals, account reconciliation, recurring journal entries, consolidation, ad-hoc queries, and adjustments. You lead the team in month-end closings, reconciliations, and audit processes.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Along with the transition team, supervise a team to transition general ledger responsibilities from US or EU sites into the Shared Service center.
- Supervise a team of 6-8 accountants in day-to-day work.
- Supervise the day-to-day accounting, month end closing processes and account reconciliations under US-GAAP.
- Work with the site controllers to ensure accurate and controlled financial statements for their site.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Responsible for balancing team workload and ensuring month-end deadlines and other KPI targets are met for the team.
- Help develop an environment and culture that supports the attraction and retention of quality talent.
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls for the center’s operations.
- Build a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Work cross functionally to ensure end-to-end processes work within the assigned region or sites.
- Maintain a good relationship with site leadership to ensure a healthy service level.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- US GAAP and IFRS knowledge required.
- Experience in the ramp-up phase or significant growth of a service center.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues.
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 5-7 years relevant experience