Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Corporate Accounting Manager is a full-time in-office position based in our Phoenix, AZ office. This role is an integral member of the WillScot accounting and finance department who provides management of our accounting function, controls processes/environment and corporate accounting teams located in Baltimore, Maryland and Phoenix, Arizona. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Accounting. Key Responsibilities include: month-end close, corporate accruals, team management (approx. 2-4 professionals), SOX controls management/execution, oversight of the reconciliation of various general ledger accounts and participation in systems integrations initiatives.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
• Develop relationships and communicate across all corporate functions
• Manage accounting processes, including journal entry preparation and approval, reconciliations and month-end close procedures
• Coordinate with various functions within the Company to ensure accuracy of monthly accruals
• Lead monthly meetings with IT groups to determine appropriate expense versus capitalization treatment
• Manage detailed prepaid expense and amortization schedules
• Oversee payroll accounting function and coordinate with payroll team
• Properly prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Investigate and resolve or escalate any non-standard GL transactions
• Identify risks, implement controls, monitor, and maintain proper evidence/documentation in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley or similar requirements.
• Continually improve business processes through automation, thoughtful analysis, and researching best practices in the industry
• Prioritize development, training, and mentorship of the G/L team
• Ensure team/department objectives are met, completely and accurately, regarding deadlines, controls, documentation
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 6+ years of accounting management level experience required, public company and big 4 experience a plus
• Minimum of 2+ years of Corporate Accounting experience, preferably with a publicly traded company
• CPA certification is a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work 5 days per week in-office
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a fast-paced, acquisitive, growth company
SYSTEM SKILLS:
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite, ERPs, consolidation tools and other ad hoc systems used in the accounting process
• SAP experience preferred
• Oracle experience preferred