Senior Technical Accountant / Accounting Manager at Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Mesa, AZ

Job description

• HR Contact: Hope Brennan & Chris Anderson
• Hiring Manager: Chris Nagle & David Franklin
• The Senior Technical Accountant/Accounting Manager leads a team of four accounting professionals and owns the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the monthly close for their area of responsibility. The role is accountable for the close calendar, balance sheet reconciliations, and the production of financial statements and supporting schedules for lenders, external auditors, and internal stakeholders. In addition to the close and reporting workload, this position serves as a technical accounting resource, researching and documenting the Company's position on nonroutine and complex transactions and supporting the assessment and implementation of new accounting guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of four accounting professionals, including workload assignment, performance objectives, and ongoing feedback.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar for assigned areas, ensuring journal entries, accruals, and account analyses are prepared timely, accurately, and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the team, ensuring reconciling items are identified, aged, and resolved on a timely basis and that reconciliation policy is followed consistently.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules required under the Company's credit agreements, including lender reporting packages, covenant compliance calculations, and related certifications.
• Prepare and review consolidated and standalone financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow, for internal management reporting and external distribution.
• Evaluate the technical accounting implications of nonroutine events and transactions, such as contract modifications, leases, revenue arrangements, and other complex or first-time transactions.
• Research and document the Company's accounting positions in technical memoranda, supporting conclusions with authoritative U.S. GAAP literature.
• Monitor new and pending accounting guidance, assess impact on the Company, and lead or support implementation, including updates to policies, procedures, and disclosures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures for areas of responsibility, ensuring they operate effectively and support the Company's SOX program.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the Company's external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, coordinating requests, schedules, and supporting documentation from the team.
• Partner with FP&A and Treasury to ensure lender and covenant reporting requirements are understood, met, and clearly communicated across stakeholders.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the close and reconciliation process, including automation and use of AI-assisted tools, while maintaining appropriate review and audit evidence.
• Assist with the preparation of financial presentations and analyses used by senior management and, as directed, the Audit Committee and board of directors.
• Support internal audit requests and the maintenance of internal controls over the close, reconciliation, and financial reporting processes.
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience supervising or leading a team.
• Public accounting (Big Four or national firm) experience a plus.
• This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Skills

Required

• U.S. GAAP
• IFRS
• Financial statement preparation
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Technical accounting research
• Team leadership
• CPA certification