Sr Manager, Accounting at Gulf States Toyota

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Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life
The Sr. Manager, Accounting, under the leadership of the Director, Accounting is responsible for managing the overall GST accounting function for GST. The Sr. Manager will also lead the GST Accounting team to ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, leading the development and implementation of formal internal controls, as well as be responsible for implementing new accounting standards as required. In addition, the Sr. Manager will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of IT systems, primarily SAP upgrades and enhancements, to ensure accurate books and records. Finally, the Sr. Manager also will work within and take action to enhance or lead cross-functional teams and ensure effective internal communications within GST and across affiliated Friedkin companies.

As a Sr Mgr, Accounting you will:

• Establish and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), cost accounting methodologies, and industry practices. Establish, maintain and administer accounting records (including the chart of accounts, general ledger, fixed asset ledger and other subsidiary ledgers) in accordance with GAAP, industry practices, company policies and service level agreements.
• Serves as the functional lead for all technical accounting questions.
• Responsible for maintenance and analysis of leases in Lease Controller for assigned entities.
• Responsible for maintenance and integrity of GL master data, including updating all required fields within OneStream and SAP. Coordinate with TFG corporate accounting team on new GL data requests.
• Serves as business lead for RTR - Interface with FI/CO technical resources and director of accounting on prioritization of SAP issue remediation and system enhancements.
• Serves as OneStream SME for reporting for accounting, working with director of accounting and business planning as needed to identify, design, and implement required reports.
• Assists director of accounting and accounting manager with establishment of system of internal controls and maintains risk control matrices.
• Leads monthly internal balance sheet review and quarterly review with TFG Accounting and Business Planning Teams.
• Prepare standard recurring internal financial reporting and analyses and other ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Present findings and recommendations to business leaders and managers.
• Support internal and external audits.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree experience in the field or in a related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. Req
• Master's Degree or Accounting preferred but not required. CPA required. Pref
• 7-9 years Experience with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and industry experience (preferably with a medium to large size public company)
• SAP or other large ERP system experience
• Proven record of process improvement and working cross-functionally with other teams
• Proficient in change management (promote, coordinate, and support)
• Proficient in cost accounting methodologies (manufacturing experience a plus)
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex processes to drive clearly defined outcomes
• Capable of developing team; nurturing talent and providing guidance and mentorship
• Deep technical accounting and reporting experience with an emphasis on ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 350/Cloud Computing Arrangements with the ability to perform technical research with application to business transactions
• Proficient in financial planning, business acumen, negotiations, financial analysis, and operational analysis
• Proficient in effective communication (both oral and written)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire Required

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements
20% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis)

Join Us
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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

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