Senior Accounting Supervisor

DISA Global Solutions is a leading safety and compliance provider supporting more than 55,000 customers worldwide, including over 30% of the Fortune 500. With 1,600+ team members across 30+ locations, we’ve delivered innovative solutions since 1986 and process more than 20 million orders each year. As a multi-year Top Workplaces award winner, DISA offers competitive pay, robust benefits, and a collaborative, growth-focused culture. Employees enjoy ongoing training through our internal learning and development team, monthly appreciation events, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accounting Supervisor supports the Director of Accounting by overseeing both day‑to‑day and complex general ledger activities, coordinating key components of the monthly close, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting. This role prepares and reviews advanced accounting work, resolves moderately complex accounting issues, supports acquisition and system‑related initiatives, and collaborates with auditors and tax partners. The Senior Accounting Supervisor provides daily guidance, coaching, and oversight to accounting staff, reinforces internal controls, and contributes to process improvements that enhance the efficiency and quality of accounting operations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assigned monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, monitoring close timelines, and ensuring accuracy and completeness across higher‑risk areas.
• Prepare and review financial statements and subsidiary or acquisition reporting packages, including supporting schedules and management reporting.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues, interpret applicable GAAP guidance, and escalate matters requiring higher‑level review.
• Support acquisition accounting and Workday initiatives by reviewing reporting packages, recording monthly activity, and assisting with system transitions and process updates.
• Prepare and review complex balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated, documented, and resolved promptly.
• Coordinate income and property tax activities with external consultants, including annual payments, returns, and compliance documentation.
• Support external financial and tax audits by managing audit requests, reviewing PBC documentation, and ensuring alignment with general ledger activity and internal controls.
• Provide daily supervision and guidance to accounting staff, assigning work to support close deadlines, department priorities, and development goals.
• Review staff work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Deliver coaching, training, and process improvement recommendations to support employee development and enhance accounting operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Key Skills & Experience:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger, financial reporting, and month‑end close background.
• Demonstrated GAAP proficiency, including the ability to research and apply guidance to moderately complex accounting matters.
• Experience with Workday or a comparable ERP; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving ability with the capacity to resolve complex accounting issues and support cross‑functional inquiries.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax consultants, including preparation and review of PBCs, reconciliations, and compliance documentation.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience, with the ability to review work, coach staff, and support performance development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills working with cross‑functional teams, auditors, and leadership.
• Process‑improvement mindset, with the ability to identify recurring issues and recommend enhancements.
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Personal and Sick Paid Time Off.
• 401k with a highly competitive match.
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental and Vision.
• Group Life Insurance, HSA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program

Work Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST

Travel: This position requires periodic travel, up to 20%, to support operational needs such as audit activities, team collaboration, and occasional meetings with external partners.

Internal Mapping: This role aligns to the internal job profile of Senior Supervisor, Accounting within the Accounting job family.

Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Walk (occasionally), sit- up to 8hrs. a day, stand (occasionally), use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, able to lift up to 15lbs.(occasionally).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation for this role is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, training, and internal equity. Pay may also vary based on geographic location in accordance with our compensation practices.

Job Pay Range

EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability