Lead Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Accountant to join the Corporate Finance & Accounting team. This role is suited for an experienced Sr. Accountant who can combine technical expertise with sound judgment to support accurate reporting and informed business decisions. CPA is required as well as large enterprise experience ($10B+ company.) The successful candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to guide accounting activities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and review of complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables to maintain accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and internal guidelines.

• Direct key close activities during month-end and year-end cycles, partnering across teams to ensure complete, timely, and consistent results.

• Evaluate accounting issues and apply appropriate guidance related to U.S. GAAP, including areas such as revenue recognition and lease accounting.

• Partner with finance, operations, and leadership stakeholders to explain performance drivers, assess variances, and provide recommendations that support business planning.

• Lead efforts to strengthen accounting workflows through process enhancements, automation opportunities, and improved internal controls.

• Prepare audit schedules, supporting analyses, and clear responses for external auditors and other review requests.

• Review consolidated and intercompany accounting activity to promote reliable financial reporting across entities and business units.

• Coach and support accounting staff by providing technical guidance, feedback, and quality review of work products.

• Analyze financial trends and communicate practical insights to leadership to support sound decision-making.

If interested in being considered for this role, please email a resume to Liz Noyes at Robert Half via linked in.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or general ledger management, with leadership responsibility preferred.
• Active CPA designation is required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, consolidated financial statements, intercompany transactions, and international accounting considerations.
• Background supporting annual external audits and preparing detailed accounting analyses.
• Proven ability to lead complex accounting processes, improve procedures, and mentor less experienced team members.