What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Account Manager position at Binding Minds Inc. (Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise)?
Senior Manager, Accounting
Full Time Permanent Role
Rocky Hill, CT
Hybrid – 3 days onsite 2 days remote
ABOUT THE ROLE (Relocation Available)
At our company, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at our company.
What you´ll do
- Lead the close process: Oversee and ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for North America Legal Entities, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and the company's Accounting Guidelines.
- Be the audit liaison: Manage external audit activities and foster strong auditor relationships to ensure efficient quarterly and annual reviews
- Guide shared services: Provide oversight and direction to the General Accounting team within the Shared Service Center to maintain quality and consistency.
- Strengthen collaboration: Act as one of the key contacts between General Accounting and Finance stakeholders (i.e., Controlling, Order-To-Cash, Tax, and Treasury) to align on reporting and closing activities.
- Drive process improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to optimize processes, strengthen controls, and enhance financial efficiency.
- Ensure governance and compliance: Maintain robust internal controls and ensure adherence to financial regulations and corporate policies.
- Partner across the business: Provide guidance and insights on accounting and reporting requirements to help drive better business decisions.
- Lead special projects: Support initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and system migrations, ensuring seamless integration from a finance perspective.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability: Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the finance organization.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required); CPA and Big 4 experience (required)
- A minimum of 7 years of accounting experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS (e.g., revenue, leasing, pensions, M&A)
- Experience in technical accounting research and analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex issues to finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams across domestic and international locations
- Advanced Excel; SAP experience a plus
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
- Leadership skills to guide teams and influence stakeholders
- Interest in global career growth; ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000