[Hiring] Corporate Accounting Manager @Jensen Hughes

Role Description

Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to join the team in a remote capacity. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting, the Corporate Accounting Manager will possess strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement close processes and play a key role in Jensen Hughes’ Accounting department. This role will be responsible for the management of accounting operations that is necessary to support the business and satisfy reporting and compliance requirements.

• Oversee the monthly close process and ensure the accurate recording of all accounting activities within the general ledger system across 25+ operating entities.
• Manage corporate treasury and cash management functions.
• Support the Company’s annual financial statement audit and lender reporting.
• Assess, motivate, and coach the accounting team while establishing excellent rapport with leadership and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a General Ledger manager, Treasury Manager, and one Senior Accountant.
• Invest in the long-term professional development and performance improvement of the broader team.
• Manage the monthly close process and ensure all deadlines are met consistently while ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Responsible for the financial statement consolidation process of multiple entities, including foreign currency translation and ensuring proper intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Manage and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee treasury and cash management functions across multiple banking platforms.
• Support the annual and interim US audit.
• Participate in financial integrations of domestic and foreign subsidiaries.
• Contribute to accounting system upgrades and reorganizations through end-to-end testing.
• Research technical accounting topics and draft internal accounting memos that pass audit review as needed.
• Interact regularly with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Finance, and FP&A groups to facilitate the implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows across teams.
• Develop/implement more efficient procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ad hoc reporting and projects for various levels of management, as well as external contacts.
• Assist leadership in identifying process improvement areas, focused on enhancing compliance with US GAAP and reducing audit risk.

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting or related field of study (CPA highly preferred).
• 7+ years of applicable experience, with preferably 2+ years in management.
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency with MS Office (particularly Excel); Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus.
• Ability to shift priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• A proven, demonstrated leader with effective communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including a retirement plan and healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits.

Company Description

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients, and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields.

• Accessibility consulting
• Risk analysis
• Process safety
• Forensic investigations
• Security risk consulting
• Emergency management
• Digital innovation

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property, and reputations.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity, and professional growth starts with putting our people first.