
RTR Accountant Manager
Emerson
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Escazú • Costa Rica
Visit company websiteExplore more
Tech Stack
About the role
- Responsible for day-to-day management of all general accounting functions (General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, etc.)
- Including month-end close, general ledger account analysis, preparation of monthly internal financial statements, and reporting into HFM
- Owning the end-to-end close calendar across all Business Unit (BU) stakeholders and GFS team members
- Hosting pre-close meetings with all close participants (BU, Costa Rica, Manila, etc.)
- Lead BU-facing close meeting with presentation of the trial balance and explanations to the business POC on Day 3 of the close before financial reporting package (HFM) is finalized
- Hosting post-close meetings with all close participants to review close performance, errors and re-work, late submissions, etc.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reviews, analysis, investigation of issues, and execution of correcting actions to ensure accurate financial information
- Identify issues (aging balance sheet items, repetitive reclassifications, inefficiencies) and opportunities for improvement
- Create improvement projects roadmap and present action plan to CI and Site Lead
- Regularly present challenges, projects, and progress to BU POC
- Ensure supporting technologies are effective and continuously improved
Requirements
- BSBA degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration required and MA or MBA optional
- Three to five years' experience in RtR Manager role, including management of an accounting team
- English proficient (reading, writing, spoken)
- CPA certification or equivalent
- Experience working in shared service accounting environment
- Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of accounting systems with experience in systems development (i.e., Oracle, SAP)
- Strong financial reporting background (HFM Preferred)
- Three to five years public accounting (audit & controls background)
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plans
- Employee Assist
- Opportunities for career development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
general accountingaccounts payableaccounts receivablefixed assetsmonth-end closegeneral ledger account analysisfinancial statements preparationbalance sheet reviewsfinancial reporting
Soft skills
managementleadershipcommunicationpresentationproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skills
Certifications
BSBA degreeCPA certificationMA or MBA (optional)