Accounting Manager

We are looking to hire a highly motivated Accounting Manager for our Global Accounting Team that will play a critical role in managing a team of Senior Accountants in the accounting daily operation and month-end close processes maintaining effective internal controls leading process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects You will work cross-functionally with Finance FinTech Financial Risk Management Tax Payroll and various other business operations teams We are seeking an open-minded driven and technically sound individual to challenge the status quo and someone who is passionate about process improvement This role requires excellent communication organization and the ability to manage a team and work with cross-functional teams What the Candidate Will Do Manage and oversee the activities of an accounting team including review of journal entries account reconciliations completion of month-end close processes analysis of financial results and preparation and review of reporting packages Lead a team of Senior Accountants to analyze the accuracy and reasonableness of the monthly financial results and KPIs of various reporting metrics through variances analysis and discrepancies investigation at general ledger account level and financial statement line items level across legal entities regions and business units Supervise Global Business Service GBS third party service provider team provide training perform detailed review to ensure work quality and continue improving GBS team s operational processes Be able to identify process improvement and automation opportunities align with relevant parties and drive change Be able to take ownership and create effective and efficient end to end processes Evaluate coach and develop a team of Senior Accountants to build and improve their skills and capabilities achieve team s and accounting organization s goals Manage lead or assist with various special accounting projects including the design and implementation of key financial systems internal controls M A integrations process efficiency global close efficiency audit readiness and management reporting Coordinate with regional compliance teams on statutory reporting and IFRS related matters Ensure a strong and effective internal control environment and support internal and external audit requirements Basic Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Commerce Accounting or Finance 10 years of operational accounting experience in a public accounting firm s audit and assurance service and or an Accounting Manager role in a multinational corporation 5 years of experience as a people manager leading at least 2 or more senior accountants Solid knowledge and understanding of U S GAAP and public company audit requirements Solid knowledge of accounting policies procedures and financial statements Excellent technical analytical and communication skills both written and verbal The ability to thrive in a changing environment and be able to work with senior management to influence decision making work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to independently resolve complex problems where analysis requires the in-depth evaluation of numerous factors Excellent time and self-management skills ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines is required Experience implementing SOX controls and maintaining a effective SOX control environment Experience in supervising and reviewing work of others including outsourced service providers Strong Microsoft Excel skills V-Lookups Pivot Tables etc Preferred Qualifications Big 4 audit assurance experience at a manager level and or Accounting Manager with a high-volume Uber equivalent Corporate environment CPA certification preferred Experience with Oracle or other large scale ERP is preferred Uber s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better Here bold ideas create real-world impact challenges drive growth and speed fuelds progress What moves us moves the world - let s move it forward together Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber s cultural identity Unless formally approved to work fully remotely Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office For certain roles such as those based at green-light hubs employees are expected to be in-office for 100 of their time Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role Accommodations may be available based on religious and or medical conditions or as required by applicable law To request an accommodation please reach out to Uber is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by law