Manager, Accounting & Transformation

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Job description

Essential Functions

• Work as an integral part of the accounting team, overseeing accounting operations while leading the transformation of processes and systems. This role focuses on driving initiatives that enhance process improvements and operational efficiencies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations, and implementing best practices to improve overall performance.
• Work with limited supervision to lead corporate accounting projects, collaborating with multiple departments and stakeholders, leveraging progressive methodology and industry best practices. Remain familiar with the current accounting environment and cross functional stakeholders to proactively address unique accounting issues and business requirements.
• Develop, recommend, plan and directly manage accounting projects (i.e., scope, goals, critical path and timeline, deliverables, communication plans, etc.), effectively addressing dependencies and overall impact; course correcting to deliver results as required.
• Implement new processes, systems, and technologies to streamline operations and improve data integrity, while also supporting the day-to-day execution of general ledger-related activities. This includes providing training and support to accounting staff on these new processes and systems to ensure a seamless transition and optimal performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with transformation projects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting department. Additionally, coordinate with other regions in the SSP Group to implement best accounting practices that enhance efficiency and reduce redundancies.
• Manage SSP North America's unclaimed property and related filing while reviewing and evaluating internal process documents for accuracy and compliance with parent company accounting policy and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Actively involved in month-end close activities and general ledger reconciliation and review, ensuring alignment with established policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. Document standard operating procedures and internal control measures, and effectively present findings and recommendations to upper management through comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Adhere to company procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Provide comprehensive supporting documentation for audits as required.

Qualifications - Education, Experience, Skills and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required in accounting or another related field.
• Must have at least five (5) years' experience delivering results in a similar corporate accounting position, preferably in the hospitality, food service/food and beverage or airport industry.
• Must be technically proficient in GAAP and IFRS; SAP experience preferred.
• Preference to hold a Certified Public Accountant license or be an active candidate.
• Working knowledge of merger and acquisition frameworks and integration process a plus.
• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation, organization, time management, problem solving, and follow-up skills. Must maintain meticulous recordkeeping practices.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced level technical competence and experience with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint). SAP preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to establish and maintain eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be able to travel 5% within the US and Canada, including overnight extended stay.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a criminal background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) clearance and/or a comprehensive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) background check.

Diversity Statement

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.

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