Americas Accounting Reporting and Controls Senior Manager (REMOTE)

Job Purpose

This position reports to the Controller Americas here at EnerSys. This role will serve as the controls subject matter expert on the end-to-end process for the Americas Accounting cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assure that the financial statements are prepared accurately, timely, and on a consistent basis following U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Prepare analysis on high priority accounts, validate assumptions and standardization of methodologies across the region
• Lead or support team and/or Company-level special projects.  Projects may range from process improvement, standardization, documentation, integration, and automation across one or several class of transactions, departments, or entities.
• Support the preparation of the Americas results involving in-depth analysis of actual results versus prior period forecast/budgets and ensure that key operating drivers are understood. 
• Ensure SOX 404 and internal control compliance standards are maintained. 
• Responsible for control assessments of the Americas Accounting controls.
• Drive coordination with Business Process Owners of Americas Accounting activities to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate on best practices and partner with the business process owners.
• Identify improvement opportunities with the core business functions and driving enhancements of the overall financial controls.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's strategic plans by providing risk and controls insights and analysis.
• Stay abreast of changing laws or regulations which may impact core business functions and their respective controls requirements.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks to the organization's financial and operational integrity of the business units / markets.
• Identify design gaps in internal control and work with process owners to implement or change internal controls. 
• Review Sarbanes-Oxley testing results and assess the quality of testing and related test conclusions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and optimize operational efficiency.
• Support Americas Accounting management in the implementation of internal controls and risk management frameworks to prevent and detect fraudulent activities.
• Analyze existing business processes and control mechanisms to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency enhancements.
• Support cross-functional teams to implement control improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Manage activities performed by the direct report employees, including providing constructive feedback in the review process.
• Provide training and support to new and existing accounting staff in accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Responds to various ad-hoc financial reporting requests. 
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:  Travel may be required for special assignments. Estimate: up to 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related accounting field, required
• CPA, required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial controls, reporting and leadership roles within the manufacturing and public trade company. (Multiple entity environment preferred).
• Significant experience in finance, internal controls, audit, or compliance roles within manufacturing and public trade company.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Big 4 (E&Y, PwC, KPMG and Deloitte.)
• 3+ years of managing people.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX
• Understanding of manufacturing industry dynamics, regulations, and financial best practices
• Leadership skills to define and drive strategic business vision
• Highly skilled in accounting and financial processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Relationship management skills
• Adaptability and ability to manage change
• Customer-first mindset
• Ability to drive collaboration with senior leaders
• Skilled in time management
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Experience and success working in a multi-team environment
• Professional leadership skills demonstrated through effective work habits, inter-personal skills, initiative, and follow-through. Requires organization and attention to detail
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes. 2-3 Team members

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