Sr. Accounting Manager

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

This position is based on‑site and requires four days per week in the Brea office to support collaboration and business needs.

The Senior Manager, Accounting oversees complex accounting operations and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the business unit. This role leads key components of the month‑end and quarter‑end close, manages high‑risk accounting areas, and maintains a strong internal control environment. As a senior technical resource, the Sr. Manager reviews complex work, resolves non‑routine accounting issues, and ensures consistent application of U.S. GAAP and company policies.

In addition to owning critical workflows, the Sr. Manager strengthens team capabilities by coaching and guiding staff and senior‑level contributors. The role partners closely with FP&A, Operations, Shared Services, and Corporate Accounting to resolve cross‑functional issues, support audits, and drive process improvements.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and participate in the month-end close process, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all deliverables comply with U.S. GAAP, country-specific regulatory requirements and corporate standards

• Maintain broad working knowledge across all accounting and finance areas to provide coverage, guidance, and issue resolution when needed

• Direct, supervise, and review the team’s end-to-end general ledger activities, ensuring high-quality outputs, timely completion, and adherence to established accounting policies

• Provide advanced guidance to staff on non‑routine and complex accounting transactions, ensuring proper treatment and documentation

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, communicating key insights, risks, and recommendations to management with clarity and accuracy

• Manage audit engagements, resolve complex findings, and represent the team to external and internal auditors

• Lead cross functional problem solving, direct and contribute in decision making, and represent accounting in inter‑departmental initiatives

• Develop, refine, and document accounting processes and procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control across the department

• Lead the development and implementation of new systems, procedures, and workflow enhancements, partnering with cross functional teams as needed

• Support and oversee special projects and process improvement initiatives, ensuring deliverables are completed effectively and aligned with business priorities

• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture, fostering strong communication, accountability, and employee engagement

• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of accounting staff, ensuring the team has the capability and resources to meet operational and reporting requirements

• Develop team strategy, set individual goals, mentor high potential employees, and addresses performance issues

• Monitor departmental workflow and resource allocation, identifying opportunities to streamline processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy and control

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

• CPA strongly preferred; Master’s degree or MBA in Accounting/Finance is a plus

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 3 years in a multinational U.S. corporation or global accounting firm

• Big 4 public accounting experience or equivalent technical foundation 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, managing and developing accounting professionals in a fast paced‑ environment

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with proven ability to apply guidance to complex or non‑routine transactions

• Hands‑on experience with large, complex ERP systems (SAP or Oracle required)

• Experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) or similar consolidation/reporting tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work

• In-office role and requires work on-site during core business hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, system enhancements, and workflow optimization in an accounting environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across operational, finance, and corporate teams

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail

• Proven ability to lead teams through change, influence without authority, and operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment

• Strategic and critical thinking skills, with a results oriented mindset and a focus on continuous improvement

Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$135,800 - $166,000

Operating Company:

Corporate

Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more at http://envistaco.com.

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