Manager, Accounting

Accounting Manager Arrow International is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our global corporate accounting team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role is responsible for leading key aspects of the consolidated monthly close process while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial results. The Accounting Manager will supervise a team of accounting professionals and play a critical role in strengthening accounting processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving system utilization, and supporting audit readiness. This role will also help evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including automation and AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, enhance data quality, and strengthen the accounting close and reporting process. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, proven people leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or public accounting is highly valued. Primary Responsibilities Lead and manage the monthly general ledger close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting. Supervise, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals responsible for general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and related analysis. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and required close timelines. Identify, evaluate, and help implement opportunities to use automation, AI-enabled tools, and process improvements to reduce manual work and improve accuracy. Partner with the Assistant Controller to plan and execute initiatives that improve accounting processes, controls, and systems. Champion continuous improvement efforts to standardize workpapers, enhance documentation, reduce inefficiencies, and improve data quality. Drive effective utilization of internal accounting tools, including OneStream or similar reconciliation, consolidation, and task management systems. Participate in annual physical inventory counts and/or cycle count processes, including coordination and issue resolution. Stay current on new accounting standards and support implementation as needed. Collaborate cross-functionally on department-wide initiatives, accounting projects, and process improvement efforts. Assist with planning, execution, and reporting of special projects as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. 7+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both. CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred. Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments is a plus. Prior people leadership or supervisory experience required. Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Experience leading or supporting monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, controls, and audit readiness. Experience with OneStream or similar consolidation, reporting, or reconciliation tools preferred. Interest in or experience using automation, data analytics, and/or AI-enabled tools within an accounting or finance environment. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and related analysis tools. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail. Demonstrated commitment to process excellence and continuous improvement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization. Willingness to travel occasionally to support physical inventory counts or costing projects.