What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Manager position at The Bolton Group?
Large publicly traded manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead the GA team. Ideal schedule would be 1-2 days onsite, but this can be fully remote with periodic meetings in office. Candidate needs to be within a commutable distance to this location for important meetings.
Accounting Operations & Compliance
- Manage General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Analytics, and Travel & Expense functions.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and SOX standards, particularly within merger and integration environments.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, aged receivables management, and inventory accounting support.
- Lead audit preparation and serve as key liaison during external audits, including coordination with Big Four auditors.
Process Improvement & Systems Implementation
- Design and deploy end-to-end journal entry workflow solutions utilizing Approval App and Power Automate within Microsoft Teams to improve efficiency and audit readiness.
- Develop and standardize journal entry approval processes and strengthen internal control frameworks.
- Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Business Partnership & Financial Analysis
- Serve as financial business partner to service and spares leadership teams overseeing $200M in annual North American revenue.
- Collaborate with financial controlling, business controlling, tax, HR, and executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational objectives.
- Provide detailed financial analysis, risk assessment, and performance insights to support decision-making and year-end objectives.
Cost Control & Internal Controls
- Partner with HR and leadership to implement cost-saving initiatives across T&E, corporate credit card programs, and other financial processes.
- Strengthen internal audit controls and ensure ongoing compliance with SOX and external audit requirements.
- Promote financial transparency and literacy across departments to reduce errors and improve efficiency
Requirements
6.5 years of experience in Public Accounting, with a focus on clients in manufacturing or similar industry.
Salary : $150,000 - $160,000