Accounting Supervisor

The Accountant Supervisor provides leadership over International Accounting, Corporate Accounting and certain statutory audit compliance processes. This role owns monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; ensures strong internal controls and SOX compliance; and delivers timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The position partners cross-functionally (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and IT) to drive process optimization, ERP/data governance, and automation initiatives, while developing high-performing accounting teams and providing executive-level insights to the Corporate Controller and CFO.

- Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for international entities and certain corporate processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.

- Establishes, maintains, and tests internal controls over financial reporting (SOX); partners with Internal Audit to remediate deficiencies.

- Serves as primary liaison to external auditors in their assigned areas; coordinates audit readiness, responds to questions, and drives closure of audit findings.

- Supports general ledger governance, chart of accounts, and account reconciliation standards; enforces close calendar and quality benchmarks.

- Supports ERP and reporting-system initiatives (e.g., upgrades, integrations, automation); partners with IT on data governance and master data integrity.

- Designs and implements process improvements and automation (RPA, templates, standardized workflows) to reduce cycle time and error rates.

- Manages statutory audit compliance process ensuring alignment between management reporting and statutory results.

- Provides leadership and career development to professional staff; sets goals, coaches performance, and builds bench strength.

- Supports cross-functional projects (e.g., carve-outs, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings) including accounting set-up, opening balance sheets, and controls.

- Ensures compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements; anticipates risks and implements mitigation plans.

- Develops and monitors accounting KPIs (close timeliness, reconciliation quality, audit findings, automation adoption); communicates results and action plans.

- Reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas; ensures documentation quality and auditor-ready support.

- Prepare and review tax provisions for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

- Manage state and local tax compliance, including filings and reporting.

- Execute ad hoc tax projects, such as implementing new tax technology and driving cost-saving initiatives.

- Review foreign tax provisions and ensure compliance with international requirements.

- Perform monthly account reconciliations to maintain accuracy and integrity of tax-related accounts.

- Conduct tax research to support compliance and strategic planning.

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

- Preferred Education/Certification: Master’s/MBA; CPA strongly preferred.

- At least 7-10 years of related corporate accounting and analytical experience. Corporate experience requirement can be combined with public accounting experience.

- Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) user skills preferred.

- Microsoft Office suite; including advanced Excel skills (vlookups, what-ifs, pivot tables).

- Experience with an international organization.

- Strong organizational skills

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Curious and eager to learn

- Persistent and results-driven

- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines

- Professional demeanor and executive presence

- Experience working with multiple ERP systems that are not fully integrated

- Capability to identify process improvement opportunities and re-engineer solutions for greater accuracy

- Familiarity with payroll accounting processes

- Solid accounting knowledge and technical skills

- Commitment to accuracy and precision

- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

- Sound judgment and decision-making skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Strong information management abilities

Primary Location

US-OH-Akron

Work Locations

Akron, OH (100)

Job

Finance / Accounting

Organization

Corporate

Job Posting

Dec 11, 2025

Remote Status

Hybrid