Textainer

Senior Accounting Manager

Textainer San Francisco Bay Area
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Zoe Poteet

Zoe Poteet

Human Resources Director at Textainer Equipment MGT US Ltd

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Oversee all aspects of the general ledger related to specified areas, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Conduct month-end general ledger close and deliver timely, accurate financial reports in accordance with US GAAP.


  • Coordinate annual UK and Singapore audits, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS, respectively.
  • Supervision and development of day-to-day managers/seniors/staff transactional activities. Communicate directives clearly and ensure comprehension across the team through follow-up and clarification.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations and account analyses.
  • Conduct monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet variance analysis.
  • Prepare and review financial schedules and reports for both internal and external stakeholders and auditors, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate recording of business transactions and resolution of reconciliation discrepancies.
  • Understand and evaluate accounting systems, advocating for process improvements and system automation to optimize performance.
  • Provide regular training to staff on accounting systems and offer support on software functionality, implementations, and enhancements.
  • Develop and document accounting policies, processes, and procedures to establish strong internal controls.
  • Act as a liaison between accounting teams and various IT consultants or third parties (e.g. banks) for new system implementations, issue resolution, and day-to-day operations.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team to achieve common goals.
  • Undertake special projects as needed to address emerging business needs and support organizational objectives.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills for both accounting and political issues
  • Lease accounting experience a plus
  • Organized and detail-oriented, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.
  • Works effectively, both independently, and within a team environment using sound judgment and decision-making.
  • MS Word and Excel (must be comfortable with pivots, v-lookups, etc.).
  • Strong sense of leadership and strategic agility



Minimum educational level:


Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree


Minimum experience:


  • Five to Eight (5-8) years of accounting experience or relevant work experience
  • Public Accounting Experience (preferred)

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing
  • Industries

    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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