Senior Manager Accounting

Jda Software - Waukesha, WI

Full-time - Senior

Waukesha, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Manager of Accounting at Blue Yonder is responsible for overseeing accounting operations and financial control, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and processing of transactions. This role involves managing external audits, formulating internal controls, and mentoring accounting associates. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in accounting, excellent people management skills, and the ability to develop high-performing teams while navigating a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages the accounting for areas including payroll and related accruals, intercompany, prepaid assets, fixed assets, and accounts payable for the Americas.
• Responsible for detailed analysis and reconciliation of all assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local accounting requirements, and internal policies.
• Team leadership through talent management including motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
• Streamlines, automates, maintains, and improves processes and internal controls to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Evaluates processes and procedures used by the team; identifies opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency.
• Assists with the monthly closing process.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Leads in identifying the training needs of the accounting team and develops training programs for continual development.
• Supports the production of periodic financial reports; ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and provides analysis before and after the closing process.
• Provides financial analysis and recommendations as requested.
• Assists in managing the annual financial audit for completion by the deadline.
• Supports the Controllership function in other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7 or more years of related experience are required.
• Previous management experience is required.
• Active CPA license and public accounting experience are a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles.
• Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others.
• Excitement around navigating a hyper-growth, rapidly changing environment.
• Superb ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically while still willing to perform work and develop actionable plans.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel skills).
• Advanced experience with Audits and ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more