Manager, North American Accounting & Financial Reporting

CA168-2751225 · Middletown, Connecticut · James Grayem

Job Description

Manager, North American Accounting & Financial Reporting Middletown, CT (Hybrid REMOTE: 3 days in-office) We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Manager of North American Accounting & Financial Reporting with "Big 4" roots and strong executive presence to lead financial reporting and compliance efforts for a premier manufacturing entity. As a key leader within a multi-billion dollar global organization, you will oversee the close process for North American legal entities, manage external audit relationships, and serve as a vital liaison between General Accounting and senior stakeholders in Tax, Treasury, and Controlling. The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is motivated by the opportunity for long-term international career growth. Key Responsibilities Regional Financial Leadership: Oversee the month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes for North American Legal Entities, ensuring 100% compliance with IFRS and corporate guidelines. Audit Liaison & Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; manage all quarterly and annual review activities to ensure efficient and transparent results. Strategic Oversight: Provide direction to the General Accounting team within the Shared Service Center to ensure high-quality, consistent reporting across the region. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a central point of contact for Finance stakeholders (Controlling, Order-to-Cash, Tax, and Treasury) to align closing activities and business strategy. Governance & Optimization: Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and enhance financial efficiency. Special Projects: Lead finance-side integration for mergers, acquisitions, and system migrations (SAP). Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required). Certification: CPA (Strongly Preferred). Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a background in Audit. Public Accounting: Big 4 experience is mandatory. Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP (Revenue, Leasing, Pensions, M&A). Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience is a plus. Executive Presence: Exceptional written and verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical accounting issues for non-finance leadership. Location: Must be local to the Middletown, CT area and able to work in-office 3 days per week.