Lead Accountant

The role will manage core accounting functions, including month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, budgeting, and audit support. The position will also work closely with the global finance team and external tax, banking, payroll, and regulatory partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting and financial activities throughout the construction and start-up phases of the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities and financial transactions within SAP.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting processes that align with corporate guidelines and U.S. requirements.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for local management and the international parent company.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Support multi-state payroll tax compliance in coordination with the company's payroll provider.
• Monitor monthly expenditures against budget and identify significant variances.
• Coordinate and support applicable federal, state, and local incentive programs related to the manufacturing facility.
• Support the annual external audit process.
• Assist with the reconciliation of U.S. GAAP financial reporting to IFRS for global consolidation purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• IFRS exposure or experience strongly preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with U.S. operations and an international parent company is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and work independently in a fast-paced, growing environment where processes are still being developed.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively across departments and external partners.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.