Senior Manager, GL Accounting

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need 

As the Senior Manager, GL Accounting, you will lead the day-to-day activities of the general ledger accounting team and play a key role in ensuring an accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial close. You will oversee complex accounting areas, strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, develop team capabilities, and partner across Finance and the broader organization to deliver meaningful financial analysis. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

What we do 

The Accounting team is part of the Finance organization, which is a critical financial business partner for the Company. Internal revenue e functions include General Ledger Accounting (GL), Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Internal Audit, Revenue, and FP&A. Our Finance team is a trusted source of financial information and guidance for our internal customers, partners, customers, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders. 
What you’ll do 

• Directly supervise and oversee the day-to-day operations of the GL accounting team in key areas such as expense accruals, complex intercompany, and stock-based compensation
• Manage the month-end financial close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the financial statements, including preparation of complex accounting journal entries, complex accounts reconciliation, and review of journal entries prepared by accounting team members
• Prepare and conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews with Finance leadership
• Analyze accruals balances and roll forwards to identify trends, address internal control considerations, and communicate risks and opportunities to business partners
• Support the Finance organization through the development of data analytics and forecast to actuals walks
• Lead critical SOX control activities, including transactional testing of goods receipts and accruals
• Act as central point-of-contact for internal and external audit queries
• Ensure proper application of US GAAP and industry reporting requirements
• Lead various GL projects (i.e., new system implementation, month-end close process streamlines, etc.)

 What you’ll need 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or relevant educational experience.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, minimum 3 years of direct management experience
• Prior direct or functional management experience required
• Public accounting experience or experience working with external auditors
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Effective leader with excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and a team player
• SAP experience
• High attention to detail required in managing analytical tasks
• Hybrid role based in Wilmington, MA (3 days a week)

Our Environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.  

• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

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