Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Job Description

Job Description:\n\n This role is an office position based in Louisville, KY. What the Role Is The Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for leading the monthly close and core accounting operations for Heaven Hill’s U.S. and Global entities. This role oversees a broad range of accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position operates within a high-volume, multi-entity environment with significant operational complexity, multiple systems, recurring tax compliance requirements, and cross-functional dependencies. The Sr. Manager is responsible for coordinating close activities across the accounting organization, managing competing priorities within compressed timelines, and ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and audit ready. The role partners closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve close efficiency, strengthen internal controls, support process improvements, and maintain scalable accounting operations as the business continues to grow. How You Will Spend Your Time? Oversee and manage the monthly closing process across all entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statementsEstablish and maintain clear ownership of balance sheet accounts and ensure all reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and supportedReview and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial results to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policiesSupervise and develop a team of accountants, ensuring appropriate workload distribution and accountability across functional areasDrive improvements in close efficiency Oversee tax-related accounting processes within the general ledger, including sales and use tax, VAT, GST, and excise taxes, ensuring timely reconciliation and filing complianceSupport intercompany & consolidations team to ensure accurate intercompany balances, transfer pricing entries, and consolidation processesSupport financial statement preparation, audit readinessIdentify and resolve accounting issues, process inefficiencies, and implement sustainable solutionsParticipate in the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and standardize processesAct as a key liaison between accounting, operations, sales, marketing, IT, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data and proper system functionalitySupport system improvements, including IFS enhancements, automation initiatives, and integration of new business activities or acquisitionsParticipate in strategic initiatives and special projects to support business growth and scalability Who You Are… Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in AccountingMinimum 10 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity, global organizationStrong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and intercompany accountingExperience managing complex close processes with multiple entities, systems, and dependenciesAbility to manage high-volume workloads and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environmentStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve performanceProficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems. Valued but not Required Skills and Experience: CPA, CMA or MBAExperience with IFS (ERP system)Experience in the distilled spirits industry, manufacturing, or CPG industry Physical Requirements While performing duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to:Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use a computer; reach with hands and armsLift and/or move up to 25 pounds BenefitsPaid Vacation11 Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental & Vision eligibility from day oneFSA/HSA401K matchEAPMaternity/Paternity Leave Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.