Accounting Supervisor

1 week ago

Akron, OH, United States Babcock & Wilcox Full time
Description

The Accountant Supervisor provides leadership over International Accounting, Corporate Accounting and certain statutory audit compliance processes. This role owns monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; ensures strong internal controls and SOX compliance; and delivers timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The position partners cross-functionally (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and IT) to drive process optimization, ERP/data governance, and automation initiatives, while developing high-performing accounting teams and providing executive-level insights to the Corporate Controller and CFO.

  • Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for international entities and certain corporate processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
  • Establishes, maintains, and tests internal controls over financial reporting (SOX); partners with Internal Audit to remediate deficiencies.
  • Serves as primary liaison to external auditors in their assigned areas; coordinates audit readiness, responds to questions, and drives closure of audit findings.
  • Supports general ledger governance, chart of accounts, and account reconciliation standards; enforces close calendar and quality benchmarks.
  • Supports ERP and reporting-system initiatives (e.g., upgrades, integrations, automation); partners with IT on data governance and master data integrity.
  • Designs and implements process improvements and automation (RPA, templates, standardized workflows) to reduce cycle time and error rates.
  • Manages statutory audit compliance process ensuring alignment between management reporting and statutory results.
  • Provides leadership and career development to professional staff; sets goals, coaches performance, and builds bench strength.
  • Supports cross-functional projects (e.g., carve-outs, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings) including accounting set-up, opening balance sheets, and controls.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements; anticipates risks and implements mitigation plans.
  • Develops and monitors accounting KPIs (close timeliness, reconciliation quality, audit findings, automation adoption); communicates results and action plans.
  • Reviews and approves journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas; ensures documentation quality and auditor-ready support.
  • Prepare and review tax provisions for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
  • Manage state and local tax compliance, including filings and reporting.
  • Execute ad hoc tax projects, such as implementing new tax technology and driving cost-saving initiatives.
  • Review foreign tax provisions and ensure compliance with international requirements.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations to maintain accuracy and integrity of tax-related accounts.
  • Conduct tax research to support compliance and strategic planning.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Preferred Education/Certification: Master's/MBA; CPA strongly preferred.
  • At least 7-10 years of related corporate accounting and analytical experience. Corporate experience requirement can be combined with public accounting experience.
  • Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) user skills preferred.
  • Microsoft Office suite; including advanced Excel skills (vlookups, what-ifs, pivot tables).
  • Experience with an international organization.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Persistent and results-driven
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Professional demeanor and executive presence
  • Experience working with multiple ERP systems that are not fully integrated
  • Capability to identify process improvement opportunities and re-engineer solutions for greater accuracy
  • Familiarity with payroll accounting processes
  • Solid accounting knowledge and technical skills
  • Commitment to accuracy and precision
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Sound judgment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong information management abilities

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