Manager, Corporate Accounting

Overview BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US! The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American, Woodside, Holt, Hubble, and Chesmar brands.  We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.  We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. Positive Work Environment & Culture Collaborative Team Culture:  Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued. Team Engagement:  Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.  Overview & Position Summary This position manages corporate accounting operations within one of the largest US homebuilders and a subsidiary of Sekisui House Limited, a publicly held company.  The department functions in a strong internal controls environment with modern automated systems, established processes and talented finance and accountings teams that are responsible for the consolidated general ledger, month-end close process and consolidation of subsidiaries across multiple lines of business, as well as, preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.   This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial results through the preparation and review of accounting transactions, journal entries, reserves analysis, complex accounting issues, internal and external reporting, consistent application of accounting policies, and timely completion of all corporate and consolidation accounting activities. This role establishes operational goals for the corporate accounting team and oversees staff in the execution of transactional, reconciliation, and reporting processes, as well as, supports continuous improvement of accounting workflows and controls. Primary Responsibilities Manage daily corporate accounting operations, including oversight of staff activities, review of journal entries, schedules, reserves analysis, reconciliations, internal controls, consolidation steps, and reporting activities utilizing Blackline and Oracle E1 accounting systems According to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, prepares standard and specialized financial reports and performs complex accounting functions and financial analysis to account for and summarize current company financial position at both the consolidated level as well as the subsidiary level Prepares/reviews monthly analytics and flux analysis for SG&A, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet items as compared to prior years and budgets for internal reporting as well as various ad-hoc reporting projects Performs analytical work querying various databases within Oracle E1 and TM1 database applications preparing analysis for executive review, board books, SEC reporting, parent company consolidations and ad-hoc reporting Performs 10Q/10K tie outs Manages audits and preparation of support for auditors ensuring internal controls are maintained according to accounting standards and policies Establish short-term goals and workflow priorities to support timely and accurate close processes Resolve difficult accounting issues through analysis, research, and cross-functional collaboration Maintain strong internal controls, documentation standards, and audit readiness Partner with finance, treasury, payroll, audit, SEC & tax teams to ensure complete and accurate financial data and alignment Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiency Supervise and develop accounting professionals and support staff through coaching and performance management Education & Experience Required: Active CPA Certification Minimum 5 years of progressing accounting or audit experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field Experience with public accounting, audits, internal controls, SOX compliance, corporate accounting or consolidations Demonstrated experience providing leadership, guidance, or oversight to accounting teams Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Preferred: Public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or publicly traded company (SEC registrant) experience Experience with SEC reporting Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Blackline, Workiva, and TM1 Experience with managing staff, providing guidance, coaching, and technical support Skills & Competencies Broad knowledge of corporate accounting principles, processes, and reporting requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing complex accounting issues Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal partners and leadership High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and team workloads Proficiency with accounting systems, reporting tools, and spreadsheet applications. Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills Ability to evaluate and improve accounting workflows and controls Strong organizational and documentation skills Ability to coach, develop, and lead accounting team members Working Conditions Work is primarily performed