Senior Accounting Operations Accountant

Job Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and Circana accounting policies.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting deliverables.
Partner with third-party accounting firms and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate execution of accounting, reporting, and compliance activities.
Coordinate statutory reporting requirements, including financial statement preparation and regulatory filings.
Drive consistency and standardization across accounting processes, ensuring alignment with Circana's global finance framework.
Lead efforts to strengthen accounting operations, documentation, controls, and reporting processes.
Support the transition of accounting activities from external providers to centralized or internal teams where appropriate.
Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements while maintaining alignment with company accounting policies.
Apply technical accounting knowledge and sound judgment to support accurate financial reporting and accounting conclusions.
Support SOX compliance initiatives, audits, and internal control activities.
Monitor accounting and regulatory developments and evaluate potential impacts on business operations and financial reporting.
Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, entity structuring activities, and business transactions.
Support transfer pricing processes, intercompany accounting, and related global finance initiatives.
Lead and influence internal stakeholders and external service providers to drive accountability, execution, and results.
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, enhance reporting quality, automate workflows, and strengthen controls.
Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP accounting
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
Experience leading or supporting month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Experience managing accounting activities across multiple legal entities
Experience working with third-party accounting firms, auditors, or external service providers
Demonstrated ability to build, improve, standardize, or transition accounting processes
Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to analyze issues and apply sound judgment
Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Management experience preferred but not required; open to candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, ownership, and influence
Preferred

CPA
Public accounting experience and/or a combination of public accounting and industry accounting experience.
Experience in a multinational, data-driven, or technology-enabled organization
Experience supporting statutory reporting and compliance requirements
Experience operating within SOX-compliant environments and internal control frameworks
Experience using NetSuite, Dynamics, Coupa, and BlackLine
Competencies

Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate independently and navigate complex accounting matters
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across teams
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and controls
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment