Accounting Manager, Americas

Purpose of Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to accurately manage the financial accounting process, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close process and reporting while adhering to policies and procedures. Provide leadership and direction for the team and ensure stakeholders' expectations are continuously met.

Location and Travel Requirements

Position is part of the Americas Shared Service Centre team in Beachwood Ohio. Some travel expected to other Synthomer locations for the purpose of collaboration and training.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in an accounting role
• Minimum one year of managerial or supervisory experience leading a team
• Experience of operating/managing within a Global/SSC organization.
• Ideally with supervisory experience.
• Prior experience of working in a large, complex corporate environment (preferable manufacturing) & managing stakeholders.
• Experience of working with SAP is required.
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, mentor, and train the accounting team to drive performance, engagement, and career growth.
• Oversee timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolution of aged items.
• Partner with Tax Manager/Consultants to ensure full tax compliance.
• Support interim and year end external audits, providing required information on schedule.
• Work with Internal Audit to remediate identified issues by assigned deadlines.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and build strong cross functional relationships.
• Identify and implement process improvements and standardization opportunities.
• Assist the Head of Accounting with finance projects and ad hoc initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Maintain and update process documentation and policies.
• Support preparation and reporting of Accounting KPIs.
• Manage team level job descriptions, performance objectives, reviews, and development plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Project Activity

• Pathway Project: Actively participate in and provide oversight of finance transactions within the business transformation from SAP R/3 to S/4 Hana
• Participation in other process and business improvement initiatives related to either directly to Accounting Operations or the wider business
• Participation in M&A activity as required - including but not limited to providing or analysing data for due diligence activity, preparing processes and systems for transition, validating and testing data, ensuring resources are in place and trained

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to create a culture that fosters process improvement, high performing teams, and excellence in customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, written and verbal.
• Ability to lead and manage change effectively.
• Extensive experience and judgment in planning and accomplishing goals.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to lead a Team to achieve best in class results, ensure employee engagement, development and succession planning
• Experience in working cross-functionally and in a matrix environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply and interpret accounting standards.