Accounting Manager, Supervisory

About the team and the role:

The eBay Controllership team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to join the team as an Accounting Manager, Supervisory supporting the US business. Ideal candidates will use their accounting and process knowledge in a fast-paced and team-oriented organization. The success of this role will largely be dependent on the ability to lead their team, manage and collaborate with partners across various locations while ensuring month-end close activities are completed timely and accurately in accordance with accounting and reporting requirements.  The model candidate will demonstrate a sense of problem awareness, skills for critical thinking, and the ability to improve accounting processes with a vision for future needs. 

What you will accomplish:

• Lead the month-end close and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses.  Prepare and present month-end close reporting packages to internal and cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Be a trusted and relevant Controlling partner across cross functional groups such as Finance, Accounting Policy, SOX, Tax, Legal, Shared Services, Systems, and Business teams. 

• Support business initiatives through identifying accounting requirements, providing accounting guidance, and ensuring implementation of relevant financial controls/processes.   

• Assess SOX implications, modify/implement controls as appropriate, and manage accounting process reviews with internal/external auditors. 

• Drive process improvement.  Conduct ongoing reviews of accounting processes, internal controls, and overall effectiveness to streamline, simplify, and automate. 

What you will bring:

Self-starter with a proven work ethic and possess the following: 

• At least 7 years of experience in Accounting; Experience in public accounting and at a large growth company is a plus 

• CPA or equivalent preferred 

• Solid understanding of US GAAP, SOX, and standard accounting processes and controls 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to listen to the needs of others, articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, and present findings/recommendations effectively. 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience applying these skills to resolve operational accounting process and system issues. 

• Ability to collaborate and influence in a cross-functional environment, including working with all levels and in multiple locations. 

• Comfort with initiating and responding to change; demonstrated ability to leverage systems to improve accounting processes and controls. 

• Ability to set priorities, balance multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment. 

• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint 

• Experience with ERP systems, experience with SAP is a plus 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance 

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