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Senior Manager, Accounting Job at Talent Software Services in San Rafael

Talent Software Services, San Rafael, CA, United States


Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Senior Manager, Accounting for a contract position in San Rafael, CA. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Client's Finance is dedicated to fostering a dynamic culture of continuous process improvement, enabling the delivery of high-quality, global consolidated financial analysis of periodic results. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in SAP and a robust understanding of corporate accounting and general ledger accounting principles. Candidate should exhibit exceptional analytical skills coupled with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving. The ability to juggle multiple tasks, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is crucial. The successful candidate must be adept at clearly communicating a wide range of information-conceptual, technical, or operational-and be skilled at building effective working relationships across different teams.
This individual contributor position will report directly to the Associate Director of Intercompany and Consolidations.
  • Support the Comprehensive Global Consolidation Process: Manage the intricate process of consolidating financial data from all legal entities operating within SAP into HFM along with Oracle data.
  • Actively identify and address issues/close blockers that surface during consolidation.
  • Support post-close adjustment process within SAP.
  • Support Foreign Exchange Analysis: Assist in the SAP foreign exchange analysis during financial close and related reviews. This involves discerning the impact of currency fluctuations on financial results and ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Facilitate cooperation with other partners to synchronize intercompany balances in SAP and Oracle during financial close periods.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting. 3+ years' experience at a public accounting firm is desirable.
  • Experience working across Finance and Accounting to understand activities that derive the accounting conclusions.
  • Have a strong understanding and application of US GAAP in all significant accounting areas and ensure compliance of processes to GAAP.
  • Demonstrate and maintain a positive customer service focus for internal and external customers.
  • Strong communication skills with experience in educating and influencing people at various levels in the Finance organization
  • Willingness and ability to work hands-on, collaboratively, and with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
  • ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, and HFM preferred)
  • Experience managing the global financial consolidation of a multi-entity, multi-currency organization.
  • General accounting and accounting system experience in a complex environment.
  • Experience challenging accounting processes and assumptions.
  • Ability to apply internal control objectives to accounting processes.
  • Proven record of leading projects to a successful conclusion
  • Bachelor's in accounting or business Administration or Finance with an Accounting emphasis preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant experience preferred.

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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