Manager – Balance Sheet and Control CoE

We are seeking an accomplished Accounting Control Manager to lead critical financial governance activities, including reconciliations oversight, ASC 606 revenue recognition validation, audit evidence management, balance sheet integrity, journal entry and reconciliation quality, disciplined month-end close, and SOX/IPE compliance. This role is central to ensuring accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence in alignment with NIQ Standard Operating Procedures and OneStream governance.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to guide a high-performing team and uphold the highest standards of financial control and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operating Discipline
Drive team capacity planning, prioritization, coaching, and performance management.
Oversee execution of the month-end close process with rigor and efficiency.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation Governance
Establish and enforce quality standards, aging SLAs, and review/approval protocols.
Manage exceptions, remediation, and documentation to ensure integrity of financial records.
ASC 606 Controls Ownership
Lead recurring revenue recognition checks and deficiency remediation.
Provide testing support and maintain robust evidence for compliance.
SOX/IPE & Audit Readiness
Ensure timely and accurate control evidence submission.
Coordinate PBC (Provided by Client) requests, walkthroughs, and issue resolution.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Govern OneStream processes and drive automation, standardization, and performance metrics.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across financial control operations.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CA, CMA) strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and SOX compliance requirements.
Minimum 5 years of experience in reconciliations, auditing, or compliance, with proven success in a supervisory or managerial role.
Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
Preferred Skills
Experience in SOX-regulated environments and public company compliance rigor.
Proven track record as a control owner or process owner.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume close operations.
Hands-on expertise with OneStream (Reconciliations), SAP (GL, Journal Entries, Reporting), Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No