Finance & Accounting Manager

About the position

The Accounting & Finance Manager will lead and manage all financial accounting operations at MHP - A Porsche Company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organization. This hybrid role involves overseeing financial processes such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and reporting, while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day general ledger accounting, including managing journal entries and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting across Prepaids, Accruals, Payroll, Benefits, and Intercompany / Related Party transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including vendor payment subsidiary ledgers, invoice coding and posting, travel expense processing, and corporate credit card statement reconciliation.
• Provide leadership for accounts receivable management, ensuring timely collections and the reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Lead IC-Accounting and reconciliation processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation calculations and related reporting.
• Direct monthly accrual accounting processes and ensure timely and accurate financial entries.
• Oversee bank entries, payments, and transfers, and ensure all bank account reconciliations are completed accurately.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring adherence to proper period-end cut-offs and efficient completion of the accounting close schedule.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and reporting, identifying and implementing methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with project management teams on performance-related invoicing and contract-related financial tasks.
• Foster strong cooperation with the Finance & Controlling department in Germany, ensuring seamless financial operations across the regions.
• Prepare special evaluations and reports for senior management, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Drive the continuous improvement process within the finance division and lead internal projects to optimize financial processes and controls.
• Mentor, develop, and manage a high-performing accounting team, fostering growth and development.
• Assist with compliance and ad-hoc projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (a concentration in Accounting preferred); CPA, CMA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• 8 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, with a strong background in General Ledger, AR, AP, and Cash Management.
• Proven experience in managing international financial operations and working in cross-cultural environments.
• Big Four accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Expertise in SAP/R3 (FICO) required; experience with SAP BW and SAP CRM preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS Accounting, and US Tax regulations.
• Advanced skills in Excel and other financial management software.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.