As the Manager – Accounting, you will manage various accounting functions including ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue and asset accounting, as well as associated analysis and reporting. You will be involved in the development and implementation of new systems and implementing best practices across the organization. You will lead and direct accounting professionals and serve as a transformational leader ensuring that the organization is following best in class digital solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strategic and operational plans to achieve results and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Prepare schedules and provide accounting data to support annual audit, annual, quarterly, and other SEC reports and filings, and support preparation of tax returns.
- Set goals for work group, manage execution, and measure results.
- Administer, direct, and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements and reports for use by other functional areas per accounting calendar.
- Administer and direct account analysis and control and recommend and implement corrective action to bring accounts into compliance with corporate requirements.
- Serve as a leader of global implementation of new systems and processes including systems readiness testing, risk identification and mitigation. Also support multi-year accounting systems transformation initiatives by participating in global process design sessions and systems implementation.
- Select, manage, evaluate, and develop professional and clerical accounting staff.
- Support annual budget process with accounting data and analyses.
- Partner with Solution Management and functional groups to lead workshops and gather requirements across multiple global regions.
- Drive continuous process improvements which includes standardizing, automating and enhancing processes.
- Administer and direct correlation between balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Ensure compliance with company corporate policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Masters Degree preferred
- CIMA/ACA/ACCA/ICAEW/CPA qualified preferred
- 6 years of progressive accounting experience required
- 2 years required, 4 years preferred of supervising management of non-exempt and exempt employees
- In depth knowledge of Financial systems required
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, internal controls and SOX requirements
- Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
- Ability to work under tight time schedules and to handle multiple tasks
- Able to adapt to new responsibilities with an agile mindset
- Strong general business and project management skills
- 3+ of in-depth experience using one or more large, integrated financial management/accounting systems, such as Oracle, SAP, or JD Edwards is preferred
- 2 years of experience designing and implementing a Financial System
- Advanced knowledge of accounting processes and techniques
- Knowledge of a report writer, such as Crystal Reports or FRx
- Ability to deal effectively with customers, vendors, and outside agencies
- Ability to travel 0-25% of the time
About the TeamAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Master's Degree
- CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAEW, or CPA qualification
- 6 years of progressive accounting experience
- 2 years supervising management of non-exempt and exempt employees
- 4 years supervising management of non-exempt and exempt employees
- In-depth knowledge of financial systems
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, internal controls and SOX requirements
- Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel)
- 3+ years experience using large integrated financial systems (Oracle, SAP, or JD Edwards)
- 2 years experience designing and implementing a financial system
- Advanced knowledge of accounting processes and techniques
- Knowledge of report writers such as Crystal Reports or FRx
- Ability to travel 0-25% of the time
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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What We Do
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
