The Mgr – GL Accounting (Shared Services) will be responsible for overseeing the day to day Finance & Accounting functions for an assigned group of GL Accountants in shared services to ensure compliance, timely and accurate journal entries and high quality Blackline account reconciliations.

• Manages the Blackline account reconciliation solution for shared services to ensure high quality reconciliations that are performed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all journal entries are reviewed/approved prior to entry into SAP.
• Manages the month-end close process for shared services to ensure deadlines are met and action plans are developed if any deadlines are not met.
• Responsible for setting the standard for shared services performance and continuously monitoring employee performance to ensure it meets or exceeds the standard.
• Leads the transition of new work to shared services from entities that go live on SAP or for new acquisitions.
• Leads and supervises teams, coach staff members, and provide ongoing written and verbal feedback.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 8+ years progressive financial services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role preferred
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.