Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to join the team in a remote capacity.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting, the Corporate Accounting Manager will possess strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement close processes and play a key role in Jensen Hughes’ Accounting department. This role will be responsible for the management of accounting operations that is necessary to support the business and satisfy reporting and compliance requirements. The Manager will oversee the monthly close process and ensure the accurate recording of all accounting activities within the general ledger system across 25+ operating entities. Oversight of corporate treasury and cash management functions will be a key role of the Manager. The Manager will carry responsibility to support the Company’s annual financial statement audit, and lender reporting. The Manager is responsible for continually assessing, motivating and coaching their accounting team as well as establishing excellent rapport with leadership and external parties.

Responsibilities

Directly manage a General Ledger manager, Treasury Manager and one Senior Accountant and invest in the long-term professional development and performance improvement of the broader team
Manage the monthly close process and ensure all deadlines are met on a consistent basis while ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP
Responsible for the financial statement consolidation process of multiple entities, including foreign currency translation and ensuring proper intercompany accounting and eliminations
Manage and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy
Oversee treasury and cash management functions, across multiple banking platforms
Support the annual and interim US audit
Participate in financial integrations of domestic and foreign subsidiaries
Contribute to accounting system upgrades and reorganizations through end to end testing
Research technical accounting topics and draft internal accounting memos that pass audit review as needed
Interact regularly with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Finance, and FP&A groups to facilitate the implementation of accounting policies, procedures and workflows across teams
Develop/implement more efficient procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ad hoc reporting and projects for various levels of management, as well as external contacts
Assist leadership in identifying process improvement areas, focused on enhancing compliance with US GAAP and reducing audit risk