Manager, Technical Accounting - Charlotte, NC - $116,000 - $139,000

Manager, Technical Accounting

Charlotte, NC
$116,000 - $139,000
Full-Time, Permanent

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Responsible to work across the business to identify, track, analyze and document complex accounting issues. The role will have significant visibility to senior leadership and will work alongside many senior members of the accounting, finance, and business teams.

What you’ll be doing:

·         Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex business transactions and prepare technical memorandums.

·         Work closely with various business leaders to provide guidance on accounting transactions.

·         Assist in reviewing the Company's written accounting policies and providing guidance throughout the organization on the application of such policies.

·         Understand current changes to accounting standards, SEC guidance and PCAOB regulations.

·         Perform impact analysis of new accounting pronouncements (as needed) and lead implementation efforts across the Company.

·         Research and resolve technical accounting issues on a timely basis with the Company's external auditors.

·         Support the Company's external reporting function, ensuring that the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the US.

·         Assist with internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests.

·         Assist deal teams with pre and post deal-closure activities namely, evaluating accounting implications on various acquisition and disposition transactions pre-close; post deal-close, work with the Corporate Development team and external consultant on performing purchase price accounting exercise.

·         Lead annual impairment analysis for all critical asset categories on the balance sheet i.e., goodwill, long-lived assets (PP&E, leases, intangibles), joint ventures, and other cost method investments.

·         Organize enterprise-wide quarterly trainings on various topics as it relates to US GAAP, internal controls, and SEC matters.

·         Perform other duties as needed.

This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC and close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC). Open to Hybrid

We’d love to hear from you if:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.

·         6-8 years+ of experience, including at least 3-5 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

·         Knowledge of key technical accounting areas in US GAAP.

·         Effective communication, planning and leadership skills.

·         Strong project management skills.

·         Must be able to adjust and work effectively in a dynamic, changing, and collaborative environment.

·         Must be willing to travel as needed.

·         Accomplished multitasking skills.

Education Required:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; licensed CPA

Experience:

·         6-8 years+, including at least 3-5 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $116,625.00 to $139,950.00.

An incentive bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This incentive bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

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Controller - USA, Remote - $150,000 - $160,000

Controller

USA, Remote

$150,000 - $160,000

Job Description

Are you passionate about financial health and serving a community of music lovers? Do you possess a strong background in accounting and strive to provide strategic thinking to your job? If so, our Finance team here is looking for you!

Location

This is a remote position. Open to candidates located in OR, WA, CA, CO, ID, AZ, TX, IL

Who We Are

Our Company is the largest crowd-sourced, community-driven database of recorded music information in the world. Every day, millions of people use the companies Marketplace to connect, learn about music, and buy and sell vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes. Our Companies continues to grow, we are looking for bright, dedicated, creative, and highly motivated people to help us realize our mission to serve the music fan in everyone. We are relatively small, so individual contributions can have a large impact. High value is placed on quality, critical thinking, and continuous improvement. Our teams work collaboratively but are distributed geographically and open-source tools are important to who we are and how we work. We value the experiences and skills each team member contributes to helping us serve our music community.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a technically strong Financial Controller that will have ultimate responsibility for all accounting activities within the organization. This role acts as a strategic thought partner to the Director of Finance in building out the capabilities of the Finance and Accounting team in its role in supporting the growth initiatives at . The key responsibility of this role is to ensure that accounting activities are performed in compliance with GAAP standards and that all reports are accurate and timely. The responsibility of the Financial Controller is to develop strategic partnerships and collaborate effectively with other departments or external stakeholders to support financial decision-making and business growth. People management responsibilities include leadership and team development and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

What You’ll Accomplish

·        Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Leading a team of three accounting staff, this role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

·        Develops and executes policies, procedures, internal controls, and established best practices related to GAAP compliance and other relevant legislation, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, budgeting, and financial systems.

·        Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and coordinates the preparation of financial statements and filings in compliance with GAAP.

·        Analyzes financial data and provides timely and accurate financial reports to senior management. Recommends benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of departments and teams.

·        Acts as the owner of the accounting system and related data. Directly responsible for maintaining the accuracy and reconciliation of sales and accounts payable to the general ledger.

·        Plays a key role in our implementation of a new online marketplace order management system and any associated integration(s) with Sage Intacct.

·        Prepares company for external financial statement audit.

·        Identifies and implements tools and technologies that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function. Recommends improvements.

·        Provides financial guidance and support to other departments, such as product & engineering, marketing, and operations.

·        Manages employee career pathing by coaching, mentoring, and providing effective performance feedback; inspire a culture of learning and development

·        Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Contribute

·        10+ years experience of progressive supervisory experience in public or private accounting.

·        3+ years leading a team.

·        CPA certification preferred.

·        Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

·        Experience working at a tech, e-commerce, or online marketplace business.

·        Experience working in an international business with foreign subsidiaries and different currencies.

·        Experience in leading an accounting team at a growth company.

·        External financial statement audit experience, either in public accounting or at a business subject to an annual external audit.

·        Experience in balancing hands-on, operational accounting with big-picture, forward-looking strategic financial decisions.

·        Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized and transparent.

·        Takes a proactive approach to problem solving.

·        Ability to develop and mentor others.

·        Oral and written communication skills.

·        Ability to build collaborative relationships. Ability to influence others. Strategic thinking skills.

·        Communicates transparently and resolves conflicts to foster a successful team that encourages the appreciation of diverse perspectives as well as cohesiveness.