Senior Accountant

We are partnering with a highly respected manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Accountant to join their Corporate team. This is a direct hire opportunity supporting a valued client based in Tampa, Florida, offering strong visibility and growth within a dynamic, international environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the company's corporate accounting function, working closely with both divisional finance teams and internal corporate departments. This individual will report directly to senior accounting leadership and will be responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring financial data is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Execute and support monthly and quarterly close processes with precision and timeliness

• Prepare and review financial statements along with supporting schedules, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Record and evaluate complex journal entries, including those related to:

  • Consolidations
  • Accruals
  • Revenue recognition
  • Lease accounting
  • Foreign currency translation
  • Royalty activity

• Perform account reconciliations and roll-forward analyses to ensure integrity and completeness of financial data

• Analyze financial variances and provide clear, actionable insights to leadership

Royalty & Intercompany Accounting

• Calculate and reconcile intercompany and third-party royalty transactions
• Manage invoicing processes in alignment with contractual obligations

Forecasting & Compliance

• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities, including monthly and quarterly projections
• Support required government reporting and compliance filings

SEC Reporting

• Work cross-functionally to prepare financial disclosures for periodic filings, including Form 10-Q and 10-K
• Assist in drafting financial footnotes, statements, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) sections
• Develop and maintain tie-out documentation supporting disclosures

Audit & Controls

• Partner with external auditors during interim reviews and annual audits
• Maintain and update SOX documentation related to financial close processes

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or industry); experience in manufacturing or a similar environment is a plus

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise financial systems
  • Experience with consolidation tools such as OneStream is a plus
  • Exposure to multi-currency environments highly preferred

• Core Competencies:

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
  • Strong collaboration skills across departments and organizational levels
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement
  • Adaptable, results-driven, and resilient in a changing environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills