Our client, a global organization located in Somerset County, NJ, is seeking an Interim Corporate Accounting Manager for a long-term consulting engagement. The qualified Accountant will have experience in SAP S/4 and a strong understanding of the end-to-end accounting process within a global company. This role will be hybrid within Somerset County, NJ Description

• Manage the month end close, forecasting and budgeting processes for assigned areas of the balance sheet.

o Timely and accurate review of actual results for completeness, accuracy and proper accounting treatment and classification. o Compilation and review of monthly balance sheet deliverables, including identifying and providing explanations of significant variances between actual and forecasted/budgeted balances. o Review and oversight of quarterly account reconciliations and deliverables to financial reporting and the external auditors. Will include areas such as payroll and payroll tax accruals, bank reconciliations, employee benefits and other accruals. o Challenge forecast and budget assumptions and activity for reasonableness, including amount and timing. o Provide guidance to analysts. o Timely identification, communication and tracking of risks and opportunities.

• Manage the accounting of various employee benefits and other accruals, including: o Coordination with internal and third parties to obtain information to support accruals. o Documentation and review of significant assumptions. o Review of annual schedules supporting the Company's 10-K.
• Responsible for the Company's North America payroll accounting, including: o Timely identification and resolution of interface errors. o Coordination with ADP, third party payroll processor, as needed.
• Assist the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting with special projects and GAAP research on accounting issues.

Shared Service Center Establishment and Oversight:

o Collaborate with the shared service center to transition and manage transactional responsibilities such as preparing account reconciliations. o Provide training and oversight to ensure process compliance and efficiency. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare and/or review support for internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure SOX compliance for account related control.
• Provide information to Tax Department in support of the Company's tax provision, tax returns, and tax audits. Skills
• SAP S/4 and SAC experience.
• Strong knowledge of

US GAAP, SOX

regulations, and global finance operating models.

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes and working with global teams in various countries.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for process improvement and automation.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word is required.

Pay:

$80.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

Experience:

SAP S/4: 3 years (Required) Global company: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Branchburg, NJ 08853