Senior Manager, General Ledger

Job Title: Senior Manager, General Ledger
Job ID: 91447
Location: Phoenix, Arizona


Overview:
Our client is an international systems integrator and technology provider focused on creating smart, safe, and sustainable buildings for their clients. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, General Ledger for a full time, permanent opportunity in Phoenix, AZ. The Manager of General Ledger Accounting oversees the operational excellence and technical strength of the general ledger accounting function across North American operations. This role ensures financial integrity through accurate reporting, strong governance, robust internal controls, and standardized accounting practices, while driving process improvements in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Operating in partnership with the Senior Director of Accounting and Manager of Accounting Transformation & Integration, this role provides a stable foundation of accounting excellence, anchoring the organization's financial integrity as transformation initiatives are designed and implemented.


What you will be doing:
Operational Excellence & Oversight

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across U.S. and Canadian entities, ensuring timely, accurate external (GAAP/ IFRS/ IFS) financial reporting.

• Manage general ledger, consolidation, inter-company accounting, and reconciliations.

• Oversee treasury, fixed assets, ROU lease, and inter-company processes.

• Lead internal and external audits.

• Maintain chart of accounts consistency and standardized accounting treatment across divisions and ERP systems.

• Support working capital management through accurate cash forecasting.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in technical accounting treatments and best practices.

• Participate in ERP harmonization, accounting process standardization, and integration initiatives across U.S. and Canadian entities.

• Contribute to M&A and post-merger integration by providing accounting expertise, supporting system and process onboarding, and ensuring continuity of financial reporting across newly acquired entities.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop general ledger staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement, including goal setting, and performance management.

• Strengthen internal controls and promote ownership of accounting processes within the team.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting teams to foster excellence across all accounting functions.

• Partner with the Transformation Manager to ensure process improvements are operationally feasible and compliant; and serve as backup as required.

Supervisor Duties
In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.


What you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;  

• CPA and/or MBA

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidation and supervisory leadership.

• Experience in construction or project-based industries; job cost integration knowledge preferred.

• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge; familiarity with Canadian reporting standards a plus.

• Strong knowledge of post-merger accounting integration, multi-entity consolidations, and inter-company eliminations.

• Proven ability to maintain operational excellence in complex, multi-system environments.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and analytical skills.

• Exceptional communication, documentation, and change-management skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data mapping, reconciliation, and reporting automation tools.

• Ability to analyze and report key compliance metrics to management and project leadership

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across departments

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice to have: 

• 3-5 years of leading cross-functional projects to drive continuous improvement initiatives

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidation and supervisory leadership.

Other Information:

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday

• Travel Requirements: US and Canada up to 30%

• Benefits:

  • Medical 

  • Dental 

  • Vision 

  • Flexible Spending Accounts 

  • 401K w/ company match 

  • Life/AD&D/LTD 

  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Pet Insurance 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit. For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com 


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