Corporate Accounting Manager
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Job Location:
Addison, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SunSource and its family of companies represent 200 locations and 3000 employees making up one of North Americas leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power Fluid Process Fluid Conveyance General Industrial Components and Industrial Service & Repair.
SunSource is one of North Americas leading fluid power distribution companies providing products services and information in hydraulics pneumatics filtration automation systems and related industrial components serving both the industrial and mobile equipment markets. The foundation for SunSources impressive reputation has been built by merging a select group of distribution companies. Each had a proven track record of serving their customers well and being the industry leader in their geographic region.
Today the company has taken the strengths of the combined companies to represent over 300 quality manufacturers. SunSource provides over 150000 products and supports them with a wide range of services including design and application engineering technical training engineered fabrication and repair service.
SunSource is recognized as one of the largest independent companies in the industry. The company is the recognized leader in the mobile customer segment and its industrial businesses have great geographic market coverage. SunSources capabilities in engineering and fabrication coupled with a technologically capable sales force allows the company to provide significant value-added products and services to customers.
KEY SUNSOURCE FACTS
- $2 billion forecasted combined sales
- National network of over 250 locations in the U.S. Canada and Mexico
- 1500-person sales organization and 3600 associates
Corporate Accounting Manager
SunSource is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Accounting Manager to join our growing finance organization in Addison IL. This is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing core accounting operations ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and driving key process and systems improvements across the corporate function. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented and tenured team while driving meaningful process improvements and contributing to transformational projects across accounting and finance.
As a key member of the corporate accounting team this role will report into the Assistant Controller and will be an integral part of the broader Finance team. The person will ensure accurate financial reconciliation create financial reporting support integration of new systems and strengthen process excellence. The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who thrives in a
dynamic environment drives for results balances analytical thinking with hands-on execution and is comfortable with various systems and ERP systems
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day corporate accounting activities including month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Manage and mentor a team of experienced accountants fostering collaboration accountability and professional growth
- Create and review journal entries account reconciliations and financial statements to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported results
- Partner with the Assistant Controller and Controller on financial reporting consolidation and analysis of corporate and divisional performance
- Oversee the implementation and integration of key financial systems including lease accounting fixed asset management and consolidation software
- Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency consistency and data integrity across multiple ERP platforms
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and support audit readiness.
- Coordinate annual external audits and regulatory filings serving as the primary point of contact for auditors
- Research and apply U.S. GAAP accounting standards to ensure proper treatment of complex transactions
- Participate in cross-functional projects supporting organizational transformation scalability and system modernization
- Serve as a thought partner to finance leadership contributing to the design of future-state accounting processes and team structure
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; Masters degree or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience including exposure to corporate or multi-entity environments
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
- Experience managing or mentoring accounting teams
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables advanced formulas XLOOKUPs etc. and familiarity with ERP and consolidation systems
- Ability to navigate various systems and willingness to work in the tools
- Demonstrated success implementing accounting software or process improvements.
- Public accounting or audit background is a plus
- Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with M&A valuation integration preferred
- Positive proactive and collaborative leadership style Empower and develop team members promoting critical thinking accountability and continuous skill development
- Strong business acumen with the ability to effectively and independently problem solve
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask and reevaluate priorities when necessary
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process please contactemailprotectedto request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source Privacy Policy
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
As one of North America's leading distributors for mobile and industrial applications, our solutions-based approach supports OEM & MRO customers with their needs in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, industrial supplies, and service & repair capabilities.
