Temporary Corporate Accounting Manager - 408656

Client Overview

Our client, a large, well-established organization, is seeking a Temporary Cost Accounting Manager to support corporate accounting and close activities during a temporary coverage period. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders, supports audit requests, and helps drive process improvements within a structured, compliance-focused environment.\n
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Salary/Hourly Rate

$80/hr - $90/hr\n
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Position Overview

Our client is hiring a Temporary Cost Accounting Manager for a 5-month assignment supporting month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, balance sheet oversight, and payroll accounting for North America. The role will also support GAAP research, SOX compliance, and shared services process transition/oversight. This is a hands-on role with leadership responsibilities, including guidance to analysts and strong collaboration across internal teams and external partners.\n
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Responsibilities Of The Temporary Cost Accounting Manager

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• Manage month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting for assigned balance sheet areas:
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• Review actuals for completeness/accuracy and proper accounting treatment/classification.
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• Compile/review monthly balance sheet deliverables and explain significant variances vs. forecast/budget.
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• Oversee quarterly account reconciliations and deliverables for financial reporting and external auditors (e.g., payroll/payroll tax accruals, bank recs, employee benefits, other accruals).
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• Challenge forecast/budget assumptions (timing and amounts) for reasonableness.
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• Provide guidance to analysts.
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• Identify, communicate, and track risks/opportunities promptly.
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• Manage accounting for employee benefits and other accruals:
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• Coordinate with internal teams and third parties to support accruals.
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• Document and review key assumptions.
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• Support preparation/review of annual schedules supporting the Company’s 10-K.
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• Own North America payroll accounting activities:
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• Identify and resolve interface errors promptly.
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• Coordinate with ADP / third-party payroll provider as needed.
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• Support Senior Director of Corporate Accounting with special projects and GAAP research.
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• Shared Service Center establishment and oversight:
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• Partner with shared services to transition/manage transactional responsibilities (e.g., account reconciliations).
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• Provide training and oversight to ensure compliance and efficiency.
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• Leadership & stakeholder management:
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• Prepare/review audit support (internal/external) and respond to requests.
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• Ensure SOX compliance for account-related controls.
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• Provide information to Tax to support tax provision, returns, and audits.
  
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Required Experience/Skills For The Temporary Cost Accounting Manager

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• Cost accounting and corporate accounting leadership experience (manager level).
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• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
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• Payroll accounting experience (North America), including troubleshooting interface/errors.
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• SAP S/4 experience.
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• Strong Excel skills (plus PowerPoint and Word).
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• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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• Close attention to detail with a process-improvement/automation mindset.
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• Experience working end-to-end accounting processes and collaborating with global teams.
  
  
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Preferred Experience/Skills For The Temporary Cost Accounting Manager

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• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) experience.
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• Experience partnering with/transitioning work to a Shared Service Center model.
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• GAAP research experience and special project leadership.
  
  
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Education Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
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• CPA and/or advanced degree is a plus, but not required.
  
  
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Benefits

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• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
  
  
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