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About the Role
The Accounting & Controls Senior Manager will oversee accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and drive strategic financial initiatives for MGI International, LLC. This position will lead a team, partner with senior leadership, and support financial close processes. The role will also spearhead J-SOX compliance implementation and contribute to risk management and process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analytics.
- Assist in the preparation and review of management reporting, including reporting and communication with the Parent Company.
- Assist in preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate deliverables with external auditors.
- Assist in the preparation and review of internal forecasts and budgets.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls, supporting their consistent application across the Company.
- Coordinate policy and procedure updates as necessary across the Company.
- Assist in evaluating accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.
- Support accounting policy updates and implementation related to new accounting standards or regulatory changes.
- Serve as the central coordinator and project manager for the Company’s J-SOX internal control program.
- Assist in design, development and maintenance of the internal control framework.
- Update and maintain internal control documentation for financial closing and reporting processes and key business processes at MGI.
- Prepare J-SOX testing deliverables in accordance with requirements and guidance issued by the Parent Company.
- Oversee and provide guidance to accounting staff, including review of work and support of professional development.
- Partner with management to drive timely and effective implementation of strategic goals, and remediation of identified deficiencies.
Requirements
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience, including public accounting experience.
- CPA or equivalent required.
- Strong business acumen and growth mindset.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO / Sarbanes-Oxley) and full-cycle SOX compliance, including documentation, testing, gap analysis, remediation, and management assessment.
- Strong project management, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, or related areas, including experience supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP or IFRS.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment and operate with limited supervision.
- Supply Chain understanding and experience (Preferred).
- International experience (Preferred).
Skills
- U.S. GAAP
- IFRS
- J-SOX
- Internal Controls
- Financial Reporting
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- COSO
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- SOX Compliance
- Gap Analysis
- Remediation
- Management Assessment
Location
- Manhattan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- 6+ years
Education Level
- CPA or equivalent
About the Company
- MGI International, LLC is a global leader in plastic resin distribution, backed by ITOCHU International.
- We serve customers in 70+ countries, delivering commodity and engineered resins alongside innovative, sustainable solutions including bio-based and recycled materials.