Senior Accountant, Audit

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial close, internal controls environment, audit processes, and corporate reporting requirements. This position is not a project accountant role and does not focus on day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, or routine transaction processing . Instead, the role is centered on internal controls execution and enhancement, deliverables to the corporate parent entity, audit support, driving automation and process improvements across the accounting function and supporting the Senior Manager and Director, as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
Support the monthly financial close process, including coordinating close deliverables, performing analytical reviews, and assisting with close timelines and documentation
Prepare and review schedules, analyses, and reporting packages required by Corporate, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency with corporate accounting policies
Serve as a primary point of contact for audit inquiries, including internal audit, external auditors, and corporate accounting – preparing supporting documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with walkthroughs
Support the execution, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal controls, including SOX-relevant controls, management review controls, and supporting evidence
Assist with the identification, design, and implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness
Analyze existing accounting and reporting processes to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, or opportunities for standardization, and work with management to implement enhancements
Participate in the development, maintenance, and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
Support coordination between the accounting team and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., corporate accounting, FP&A, IT, compliance, internal audit, etc.)
Assist with special projects, ad hoc analyses, and corporate initiatives related to accounting, reporting, compliance, or systems
Provide support during audits, including preparation of schedules, reconciliation tie-outs, and explanation of accounting treatments
Assist accounting leadership in strengthening governance over financial reporting and ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Support accounting leadership with any additional ad-hoc tasks required

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
At least 3 years of experience within a public company and/or audit-focused environment
In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who poses the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or relevant field
CPA or Chartered Accountant license
Prior Big 4 public accounting experience
Familiarity with Oracle and/or Viewpoint Vista
Exposure to construction or other project-driven operating environments