Sr Manager Global Accounting & Reporting

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Job Title

Sr Manager Global Accounting & ReportingThe Sr Manager Global Technical Accounting & External Reporting is responsible for driving the company’s global accounting policy framework, and ensuring consistent application of US GAAP, IFRS, and internal standards across all regions. In this role you will lead technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex transactions, while serving as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors for US GAAP audits. The position oversees key global accounting processes, and will implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. This role is a strategic partner, and collaborates cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Operations, and other functions, to evaluate the accounting implications of business decisions.

**This role is Onsite at our Golden, CO Global Headquarters location**

Roles & Responsibilities

Global Technical Accounting & External Reporting

• Lead technical accounting research for US GAAP, IFRS, and company policies, ensuring consistent application globally.
• Draft, implement, and communicate global accounting policies/programs/ procedures/memos for complex areas (leases, cloud computing arrangements, revenue recognition, etc.).
• Determine accounting treatments for critical business matters (e.g., customer funded agreements, unique revenue structure agreements, capital investments, and divestitures).
• Own consolidated US GAAP audit and serve as primary liaison with internal and external auditors for audit planning, walkthroughs, and issue resolution.
• Support the IFRS CT Ltd. audit on complex technical matters (new accounting guidance, impairment) that is managed by the UK Plant Controller.
• Review and approve significant accounting judgments before VP escalation.

Global Process & Policy Leadership

• Own global processes across the company – consolidations, intercompany, fixed assets, leases, and GL areas.
• Lead implementation of process improvements to the general accounting functions to drive operational efficiencies.
• Design global accounting guidance, rules, policies, and use of systems/software (consolidation systems, ERP).
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on a local, regional, and global level to ensure policy alignment and strong internal controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure global program and guidance consistency.

Cross-Functional & Executive Interaction

• Act as key accounting partner to FP&A, Tax, IT, HR, and Operations on accounting implications of business decisions.
• Represent accounting, and act independently on cross-functional projects, including strategic initiatives and system upgrades, as delegated by the VP Controller.
• Escalate major risks or policy issues to the VP while handling most day-to-day executive and cross-functional communication independently.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure audit deliverables are prepared accurately and on time; resolve issues proactively with auditors.
• Own internal control design and effectiveness for areas under responsibility.
• Partner with regional teams on statutory audit support, focusing on global consistency of reporting and audit readiness (i.e. leases, cloud computing arrangements, revenue recognition, and current expected credit losses (CECL)).

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a team to deliver on highest performance standards and industry best practices, offering proactive solutions to stakeholders, and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Manage and develop managers based in the US overseeing mainly:
  • General ledger
  • Globally:
    • Consolidations
    • Intercompany
    • Capital tracking and reporting
    • Lease accounting
    • Technical accounting
    • Fixed assets
    • Financial reporting US GAAP & IFRS
• Provide coaching and career development; prepare managers for expanded leadership roles.
• Support other ad hoc activities in leading global accounting initiatives and stepping in during VP’s absence.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting
• Active Certified Public Accountant license

Experience:

• 8+ years of combined Public Accounting and industry accounting experience within a multinational business.
• 4+ years of prior management experience.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to form, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
• Ability to drive change and process improvements in a complex and geographically diverse environment.
• Experience in analyzing business performance and developing financial plans within a manufacturing environment desirable.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting, required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with OneStream and SAP is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail, as well as excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 126,034.00 - USD 173,297.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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