[Hiring] Accounting Manager @ABB Optical Group

Role Description

ABB is looking for a motivated, talented Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This person, who we expect to be technologically skilled with strong analytic skills, will assist the Controller with the management of the accounting, technical accounting issues, assistance in the preparation of the financial statements, and policies/internal controls, audit. This position will report into the Controller.

• Oversee accounting records, ledgers, and GAAP reporting processes on various aspects of the consolidated business.
• Assist the Controller in managing the monthly close process, including analysis and work to reduce the timeline for the close process.
• Manage and develop a staff of accounting professionals.
• Research accounting issues and ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards.
• Assist in managing the annual audit with our audit firm.
• Prepare necessary ad hoc reporting required by management.
• Coordinate with and prepare reports for the CFO, other management, and internal customers.
• Prepare process documentation and evaluate existing processes for improvement.
• Assess and develop internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
• Work closely across various functions, particularly with FP&A.
• Lead more complex accounting projects and initiatives including purchase accounting & new GAAP pronouncements with other members of the accounting and finance team.

Qualifications

• CPA.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 6+ years of total experience obtained in a Big 4 or second-tier public accounting firm (minimum 4+ years requirement) with remaining experience, if any, in a sophisticated corporate environment.
• Strong GAAP financial reporting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate in both a virtual and in-person setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and group life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid family leave (where applicable by state law).
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eyewear discounts.
• Paid vacation and/or sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Birthday PTO.