U.S. Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting & Close Excellence

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,200 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, and China, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Why Join Us

Join a dynamic, international organization committed to financial excellence, operational discipline, and continuous transformation. As part of a high-performing accounting and finance organization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of the “company accounting policies, accelerating the month-end close process, and driving the implementation of evolving accounting standards and best practices.

This is a unique opportunity to partner across Accounting, Finance, Operations, Tax, Treasury, and Corporate functions to strengthen internal controls, enhance reporting quality, and support strategic business initiatives. You will have significant visibility with senior leadership and the ability to influence process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting transformation projects.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and proactive US Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Close Excellence .to lead core general ledger accounting and financial close activities for our U.S. entities.

This role is responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies, and overseeing the implementation of new accounting standards and technical accounting requirements.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and a passion for process improvement and automation. This individual will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and finance teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting while driving continuous improvement across accounting operations.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Financial Close & General Ledger Management

• Close Ownership
  • Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for U.S. entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Coordinate close activities across Accounting, Operations, Tax, Treasury, Shared Services, and Corporate Finance functions.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve close processes to reduce cycle times while maintaining strong controls and reporting quality.

• General Ledger Oversight
  • Manage all general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, account analyses, and reconciliations.
  • Review and approve complex accounting transactions and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records, account balances, and reporting outputs.

• Balance Sheet Governance
  • Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliation processes and maintain strong controls over key accounts.
  • Drive timely resolution of reconciling items and accounting issues.
  • Monitor aging items and ensure compliance with corporate reconciliation policies.

Technical Accounting & Accounting Standards

• Accounting Standards Implementation
  • Lead the assessment, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards and relevant financial reporting requirements under U.S. GAAP.
  • Partner with Corporate Accounting and external advisors to evaluate the financial reporting impact of emerging accounting guidance.
  • Develop implementation plans, accounting policies, and control frameworks for new standards.

• Technical Accounting Research
  • Research and document accounting positions for complex transactions, acquisitions, restructuring activities, lease arrangements, revenue recognition matters, and other significant business events in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable company accounting policies.
  • Prepare technical accounting memoranda and present conclusions to management and external auditors.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for US GAAP and internal accounting policies.

• Policy Development
  • Establish, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application across the organization.
  • Support global alignment between US GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements where applicable.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Financial Reporting
  • Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages and management reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with lender, corporate, and statutory reporting requirements as applicable.
  • Provide meaningful analysis of financial results, variances, and trends.

• Audit Support
  • Serve as a key accounting contact for external and internal audit activities.
  • Coordinate audit requests, documentation, and remediation of audit findings.
  • Ensure timely completion of all audit deliverables.

• Internal Controls
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Support internal control activities, including control design, testing, documentation, and remediation efforts, as applicable. Ensure accounting processes adhere to corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Accounting Process Excellence
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and eliminate manual processes.
  • Lead initiatives to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
  • Develop and implement standardized procedures and best practices across accounting functions.

• Automation & Systems
  • Partner with finance technology and ERP teams to enhance accounting systems and reporting capabilities.
  • Support ERP upgrades, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Leverage automation, analytics, and reporting tools to increase scalability and control effectiveness.

• Project Leadership
  • Lead cross-functional accounting projects related to acquisitions, reorganizations, system implementations, and business process transformations.
  • Support integration of new businesses and accounting processes into the organization.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active U.S. CPA license required.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Experience

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting environments.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes for large or complex organizations.
• Strong experience implementing new accounting standards and technical accounting guidance.
• Manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or multinational company experience preferred.
• Lead, develop, and coach accounting team members, providing clear objectives, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. Prior supervisory or people management experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and strong data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial consolidation, reporting, and reconciliation tools.
• Knowledge of SOX/internal control frameworks highly desirable.

Competencies

• Strong technical accounting expertise and analytical thinking.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.