GL Accounting Manager
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Job Description
Cognex is the worlds leading provider of vision systems software sensors and industrial barcode readers used in manufacturing automation. Cognex vision helps companies improve product quality eliminate production errors lower manufacturing costs and exceed consumer expectations for high-quality products at an affordable price. Typical applications formachine visioninclude detecting defects monitoring production lines guiding assembly robots and tracking sorting and identifying parts.
Cognex serves an international customer base from offices located throughout the Americas Europe and Asia and through a global network of integration and distribution partners. The company is headquartered close to Boston in Natick Massachusetts USA.
Cognex is a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced creative environment of a startup. Its employees proudly called Cognoids take their work seriously but dont take themselves seriously. Their Work Hard Play Hard Move Fast culture recognizes employees for their innovation perseverance & hard work in a fun & rewarding environment. Cognex values in-person team collaboration whilst offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week depending on the role.
We are working on a hybrid schedule 3 days in the office.
The Role:
The Accounting Manager position based in our corporate headquarters is responsible for the global consolidation of our monthly financial results including the elimination of intercompany transactions between multiple subsidiaries. This role also oversees the financial close of our US-based subsidiaries. This position reports to the Record-to-Report (RTR) Lead and works closely with the RTR Global Process Owner (GPO) to ensure process excellence in the financial closing process.
Essential Functions:
Lead the global consolidation of the companys monthly financial results to achieve a five-day closing timeline with consistently high quality
Ensure the accurate elimination of intercompany transactions between multiple international subsidiaries including inventory and service transactions
Oversee the timely and accurate financial close of the companys US-based subsidiaries
Prepare account reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner and root causes are actioned
Manage the coordination and preparation of audit materials and liaise with external auditors to ensure successful audit outcomes
Take leadership role in cross-functional projects that impact the companys financial closing process including the integration of acquired businesses and new operating models
Develop implement and maintain robust internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within RTR processes to ensure standardization implement best practices and enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability
Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals fostering a high-performance culture
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong attention to detail to produce consistent high-quality results and meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated initiative to drive continuous process improvement
Ability to work productively in a cross-functional team environment with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated high ethical standards and commitment to compliance and transparency
Success building a positive team culture and developing talent
Minimum education and work experience required:
B.S. degree in Accounting
10 years RTR experience
5 years management experience
CPA a plus
SAP experience a plus
Additional Job Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
