Accounting Manager

November 6

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Sphera

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Integrated Risk Management • Environment • Health • Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) • Operational Risk Management (ORM)

1001 - 5000

Description

• Manage the accounting staff, accounts payable specialists and collection team. • Manage monthly general ledger close and variance reporting. • Post and review journal entries and account reconciliations for various Sphera entities. • Compilation and review of schedules to be used by outside auditors in their reviews and year-end audit. • Manage tax reporting (sales, VAT). • Initiate vendor payments for properly recorded and approved bills. • Review and approve vendor bills to ensure proper expense coding. • Apply cash receipts as needed. • Propose, document, and implement new accounting processes and internal control procedures. • Manage integrating acquisitions into our systems and processes. • Identify and implement opportunities for improvement. • Lead country specific statutory accounts, audit, and tax reporting requirements. • Manage and develop accounting staff providing effective coaching. • Key contributor on various projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from accredited four-year college or university • 8-12 years of work experience • 5-8 years of experience managing accounting and/or finance staff • AAP certificate, required • Preferred experience in providing support in accounting, reporting and controls related to M&A activities • NetSuite experience preferred • Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and Power Point • Sound understanding of accounting principles • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing • A high level of attention to detail, and strong organizational skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and German