US Accountant

Job Description

Operating under the guidance of the Segment Finance Director, the US Accountant plays a pivotal role in facilitating the month-end closing and consolidation cycles. This position acts as a cross-functional collaborator, working closely with the broader accounting team, Segment Controllership, and key departments such as Treasury, Legal, and HR to ensure financial accuracy across the organization.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

This role manages a diverse portfolio of accounting functions, specifically focusing on:

• Global Consolidations & Intercompany: Overseeing the end-to-end consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, system mapping, and Hyperion data management.

• Treasury Operations: Managing the accounting for debt, interest, dividends, cash reconciliations, and hedging activities.

• Regional Ledger Management: Coordinating shared accounting activities for business units located in the US and Mexico.

Key Accountabilities

• Closing Excellence: Execute monthly closing procedures for cash, fixed assets, leases, accruals, and equity.

• Reporting & Analytics: Generate precise journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and provide insightful financial statement analysis.

• Process Optimization: Leverage technology and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and shorten the monthly close cycle.

• Internal Controls: Maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure full compliance with corporate policies and statutory regulations.

• Compliance & Audit: Offer technical support for SEC reporting (including roll-forwards) and serve as a point of contact for external auditors during annual and quarterly reviews.

Professional Background & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA (or equivalent) is highly preferred.

• Experience: At least 2-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a large, multinational manufacturing firm or a US public company.

• Technical Skills: Deep practical knowledge ofUS GAAP. Proficiency in Oracle/SAP, and advanced experience with Hyperion or OneStream is a significant advantage.

• Competencies: . Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial trends.

  • A proactive, curious mindset dedicated to continuous improvement.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.