Buckingham Search
Senior Accounting Manager
Confidential Global Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Company
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
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About the Company Our client is a global leader in the industrial manufacturing and engineered systems space, operating multiple brands across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a strong reputation built over decades, the company produces highly specialized equipment used in automotive, OEM, industrial, and commercial environments.
They operate large manufacturing facilities worldwide, maintain centralized and regional finance teams, and emphasize strong financial controls, continuous improvement, and leadership development.
The Opportunity: Senior Accounting Manager This Senior Accounting Manager role is a critical position within the global Finance organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this person partners closely with accounting and FP&A teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The role focuses on
technical accounting, SOX compliance, close excellence, audit coordination, and process improvement .
This position offers significant visibility to senior leadership and is structured as a
succession-track role , with opportunities to grow into future controllership leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a technical accounting and controllership partner to regional finance leaders across multiple global locations
Manage and ensure accurate, timely month-end and quarter-end close processes
Oversee and enhance internal controls, ensuring global SOX compliance
Support manufacturing-related accounting areas such as
standard costing, cycle counts, inventory valuation, and absorption
Review and analyze monthly financial results and prepare internal reporting packages
Lead various critical projects, including audit readiness, accounting policy updates, and special initiatives
Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities
Perform fluctuation analyses, reserve rollforwards, and other financial analytics
Assist in implementing new accounting standards and corporate policies
Leverage ERP and financial systems to improve reporting and decision-support capabilities
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve overall accounting efficiency
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership with the ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues
Limited travel as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
8+ years of progressive accounting experience —public accounting and/or public company experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of
U.S. GAAP , financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience supporting or managing
SOX compliance
Ability to interpret complex accounting issues and provide clear guidance
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner across multiple regions
High level of initiative, curiosity, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable managing changing priorities and frequent ad hoc requests
Team-oriented approach with a desire to support and develop others
Preferred Qualifications
CPA strongly preferred
Audit experience (Big 4 or large firm)
Manufacturing and cost accounting experience a plus
Experience with global or multi-entity organizations
Compensation
Bonus Eligible:
Discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and company criteria
Full benefits package included
Seniority Level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Child care support
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
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Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from Buckingham Search
About the Company Our client is a global leader in the industrial manufacturing and engineered systems space, operating multiple brands across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a strong reputation built over decades, the company produces highly specialized equipment used in automotive, OEM, industrial, and commercial environments.
They operate large manufacturing facilities worldwide, maintain centralized and regional finance teams, and emphasize strong financial controls, continuous improvement, and leadership development.
The Opportunity: Senior Accounting Manager This Senior Accounting Manager role is a critical position within the global Finance organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this person partners closely with accounting and FP&A teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The role focuses on
technical accounting, SOX compliance, close excellence, audit coordination, and process improvement .
This position offers significant visibility to senior leadership and is structured as a
succession-track role , with opportunities to grow into future controllership leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a technical accounting and controllership partner to regional finance leaders across multiple global locations
Manage and ensure accurate, timely month-end and quarter-end close processes
Oversee and enhance internal controls, ensuring global SOX compliance
Support manufacturing-related accounting areas such as
standard costing, cycle counts, inventory valuation, and absorption
Review and analyze monthly financial results and prepare internal reporting packages
Lead various critical projects, including audit readiness, accounting policy updates, and special initiatives
Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities
Perform fluctuation analyses, reserve rollforwards, and other financial analytics
Assist in implementing new accounting standards and corporate policies
Leverage ERP and financial systems to improve reporting and decision-support capabilities
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve overall accounting efficiency
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership with the ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues
Limited travel as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
8+ years of progressive accounting experience —public accounting and/or public company experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of
U.S. GAAP , financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience supporting or managing
SOX compliance
Ability to interpret complex accounting issues and provide clear guidance
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner across multiple regions
High level of initiative, curiosity, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable managing changing priorities and frequent ad hoc requests
Team-oriented approach with a desire to support and develop others
Preferred Qualifications
CPA strongly preferred
Audit experience (Big 4 or large firm)
Manufacturing and cost accounting experience a plus
Experience with global or multi-entity organizations
Compensation
Bonus Eligible:
Discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and company criteria
Full benefits package included
Seniority Level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Child care support
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
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