Job Summary
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Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for the end-to-end accounting operations of a recently acquired $30M business unit that currently operates on separate systems, processes, and controls from the parent organization. As part of a $650M+ enterprise experiencing significant growth, this role serves as the primary accounting leader for the acquired division, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and operational continuity while supporting a planned integration over the next two years.
This role requires a hands-on accounting leader who can operate independently, manage the complexities of a standalone business, and partner effectively with Sr. Leaders in Finance and in the business. To gain understanding of integration requirements, individual will also support projects for Accounting. This role leads 2 individuals supporting: Order to Cash – Billing, collections processes as well as Procure to Pay / vendor invoice controls prior to payment approvals. The successful candidate will balance day-to-day accounting execution with longer-term process improvement and integration initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Business Unit Accounting Ownership
- Own the complete accounting function for a $30M acquired business unit, including general ledger, month-end close, account reconciliations, accruals, Inventory, revenue recognition, and balance sheet management.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
- Maintain accountability for the integrity of the division's financial results and balance sheet.
- Coordinate monthly reporting requirements and submissions to the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis leadership team.
- Support Broader BDA Accounting initiatives / projects as part of gaining capabilities and knowledge that will be required to lead the integration of this acquired business unit into BDA Systems and processes.
Close, Reporting & Analysis
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the acquired division.
- Review and analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to Accounting and FP&A leaders.
- Support efficient and effective reporting, journal entries and analysis required to consolidate financials, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
- Prepare schedules and analyses supporting management reporting, sales tax compliance, year end audits, and strategic decision-making.
- Provide timely inputs for Sales commission estimates, support any bonus plan changes directed by HR
Controls & Compliance
- Maintain an effective control environment over the acquired business's accounting processes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
- Support Accounting leadership in providing necessary schedules and supporting documentation during annual external audits.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.
Accounting Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop a small accounting team, including a Billing Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist.
- Establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure timely execution of billing, collections support, accounts payable, and month-end close activities.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Integration & Transformation
- Act as the accounting lead for the division's future integration into the broader organization. As part of this Individual will support additional BDA Accounting workstreams
- Partner with corporate teams to standardize processes, improve controls, and align accounting practices with enterprise requirements.
- Support system migrations, process harmonization efforts, and integration workstreams over the next two years.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability while maintaining operational continuity.
Business Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership on accounting, financial reporting, and operational matters.
- Support strategic initiatives, business changes, and growth opportunities through sound financial stewardship.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve business processes and/or address accounting requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA/MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, operational accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently with broad ownership and accountability.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- Experience supporting acquisitions, carve-outs, or post-acquisition integration activities.
- Experience managing accounting for a standalone business unit, subsidiary, or legal entity.
- ERP implementation or finance transformation experience.
- Experience in a high-growth or multi-entity environment.
Success Measures
- Consistently delivers accurate and timely financial reporting for the acquired division.
- Maintains strong controls and balance sheet integrity.
- Builds effective partnerships across accounting, finance and key operational stakeholders
- Successfully prepares the business for integration while ensuring operational continuity.
- Drives process improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and standardization.
