Senior Manager, General Ledger Accounting

Location: Phoenix, ArizonaEmployment Type: Full-TimeTravel: Up to 30% across the U.S. and CanadaAbout the OpportunityOur client is a large North American provider of integrated technology and infrastructure solutions, supporting complex commercial environments across the United States and Canada.They are seeking a Senior Manager, General Ledger Accounting to lead the operational and technical performance of the general ledger function across a multi-entity North American organization.This position will oversee financial close, consolidations, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, technical accounting, internal controls, and audit activities while supporting ongoing ERP harmonization, process standardization, and post-acquisition integration initiatives.The role is well suited for an experienced accounting leader who has worked within complex, multi-entity organizations and can balance day-to-day accounting excellence with broader transformation and integration projects.Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger & Financial ReportingLead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across U.S. and Canadian entities.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.Oversee general ledger accounting, consolidations, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.Manage accounting processes related to treasury, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany activity.Maintain consistency across the chart of accounts and accounting treatments across multiple business units and systems.Support cash forecasting and working capital reporting.Technical Accounting & ControlsServe as a subject matter expert on accounting treatments, policies, and best practices.Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across the accounting organization.Lead and support internal and external audit requirements.Ensure accuracy, documentation, and integrity of financial reporting processes.Transformation & IntegrationSupport ERP harmonization and accounting process standardization initiatives.Partner with accounting transformation leadership to implement scalable and compliant processes.Support acquisitions and post-merger integrations, including accounting process onboarding, system integration, and continuity of financial reporting.Identify opportunities to automate and improve reconciliation, reporting, and accounting workflows.LeadershipLead, coach, and develop general ledger accounting professionals.Establish performance expectations, goals, and accountability across the team.Promote a culture focused on accuracy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Collaborate with finance, accounting, operations, and transformation teams across North America.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.5+ years of progressive accounting experience.Experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.Strong experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.Experience with intercompany accounting and eliminations.Experience operating in complex environments involving multiple entities, business units, or ERP systems.Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations, financial close, and audit processes.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.Preferred QualificationsCPA and/or MBA.7+ years of progressive accounting experience.Experience within construction, engineering, systems integration, infrastructure, or another project-based industry.Experience with job-cost accounting or project accounting integrations.Familiarity with Canadian accounting and reporting requirements.Experience supporting M&A or post-merger accounting integrations.Experience leading cross-functional process improvement or accounting transformation initiatives.Exposure to ERP migrations, harmonization, or financial systems integration.