Lead Accounting Manager

1 week ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States WESCO International Full time
Job Overview

As the Senior Manager - Accounting (Transaction Services) at Wesco International, you will be reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer. Your role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between the Business Development and Controllership Teams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities inherent in the financials of target companies. This encompasses evaluating accounting methodologies, scrutinizing key judgments and estimates, and assessing the quality of earnings. Additionally, you will be tasked with identifying internal control deficiencies, navigating systems integration challenges, and evaluating the controllership talent and organizational framework.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and/or execute the financial due diligence processes of the company, with a particular emphasis on all Controllership-related activities.
  • Coordinate and lead third-party experts to bolster financial due diligence initiatives.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of Income Statements and Balance Sheets to evaluate the integrity of accounting practices and identify discrepancies from existing policies and procedures. Propose actionable solutions to address these discrepancies.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the Business Development Team and the Controllership Group on all relevant matters, ensuring seamless communication and achievement of objectives.
  • Evaluate all internal controls to identify potential gaps.
  • Examine current accounting systems to confirm they deliver the necessary data to support a publicly traded organization.
  • Oversee Controllership responsibilities in relation to purchase agreements, including working capital target modeling and support for indemnification clauses.
  • Provide leadership to controllership resources involved in transaction support activities.
  • Facilitate structure and support for initial Controllership integration efforts, collaborating closely with all Finance functions.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required.
  • Professional certifications such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAEW, or CPA are preferred.
  • A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting.
  • At least 8 years of experience in Auditing, Transaction Advisory Services, or a related field is preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience managing both non-exempt and exempt staff is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
  • Advanced understanding of accounting processes and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with the interdependencies of financial systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Ability to perform under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Adaptable to new responsibilities with a flexible mindset.
  • Strong business acumen and project management capabilities.
  • Proven ability to cultivate and lead effective business relationships across functional areas to support shared goals.
  • Competence in analyzing complex strategic issues and formulating recommendations.
  • Ability to apply professional judgment and business principles to resolve challenges.
  • Skill in influencing outcomes and processes beyond individual functions.
  • Capacity to identify key risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Aptitude for quickly focusing on critical issues and priorities.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
About Wesco International

Wesco International, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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