NEW JOB OPENING ACCOUNTING MANAGER IN Austin, TX, USA!

Job Description
Job Description • Seeking for a highly motivated individual with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to join the Shared Service GL accounting team as an experienced Contract Accounting Manager based in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will leverage his/her accounting and process knowledge of US GAAP and strong operational accounting knowledge, have excellent communication skills, self-starter attitude and the ability to partner effectively across business functions. The successful candidate will find him/herself surrounded by sharp professionals with diverse backgrounds, operating in a fast-paced, intellectual, and team-oriented environment. • Provide leadership to a team of 1-2 local accounting supervisors as well as ~20 offshore accountants in Hyderabad, India • Coordinate and manage selected North America and global accounting activities within the parameters of Client guidelines, including internal and external auditor commitment. Ensure performance of proper reconciliation of all G/L accounts and integrity of financial statements. • Primarily oversee and manage the Global Cash and Intercompany process, ensure all the regional guidelines are followed, work closely with the Treasury, Tax and Transfer Pricing team and provide GL support on ad hoc projects. • Partner with cross functional teams across different functional areas (such as Controlling, Finance, Accounting Policy, Tax, Accounting Systems, Payroll, Accounts Payable and others) and geographical locations to efficiently manage the close process and improve or establish new processes. • Maintain an exceptionally strong internal control environment (SOX) to ensure compliance to standards and risk is mitigated. Confirm proper treatment and compliance of all accounting transactions and policies. • Conduct on-going reviews of accounting processes within areas of Shared Services with the eye to improve internal controls, and overall effectiveness with a vision for the future needs. • Drive process improvements through automation, use of existing systems streamlining and best practices towards vision of best- in-class process. • Act as an SME or manage and execute on special projects with cross-functional business partners, peers and business controllers. Experience & qualifications: • 7+ years' experience in accounting/finance, preferably with some public accounting experience • People management experience • Degree in Accounting or Finance, Certified Public Accountant • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and standard accounting processes and controls • ERP system experience (SAP S4 experience is a plus) • Effective communication skills - including the capability to listen to the needs of others, articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, and present findings as well as recommendations in both oral and written presentations. • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience applying these skills to resolve operational accounting process and system issues. • Customer focus and the ability to effectively collaborate and influence in a cross-functional environment; including working with all levels and in multiple locations. • Comfort with initiating and responding to change; demonstrated ability to leverage systems to improve accounting processes and controls. • Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, work independently and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment. • Strong background in accounting or finance, business processes and internal control evaluation

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**