Senior Corporate Accounting Manager

Senior Corporate Accounting Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries

Lead Financial Excellence at the World's Largest Furniture Manufacturer

Ashley Furniture Industries seeks an accomplished Senior Corporate Accounting Manager to partner with our Assistant Controller in ensuring financial integrity, driving operational excellence, and leading critical finance functions across our global enterprise.

The Opportunity

Serve as senior financial leader ensuring all transactions comply with GAAP while maintaining integrity of company financial statements and internal controls.

Assist the Assistant Controller oversee support of  Financial Planning & Analysis and Transactional Accounting departments.

This role combines strategic financial leadership with operational excellence, positioning you as a key advisor to executive finance leadership.

What You'll Lead

Strategic Financial Management


* Support general ledger maintenance in accordance with GAAP standards


* Support consolidation of related companies and combination reporting.


* Develop comprehensive financial reports for management, creditors, and stakeholders


* Support annual budget preparation and financial forecasts enterprise-wide


* Monitor and oversee posting of cash transaction flows


* Facilitate development of new financial and accounting systems and data visualization.


* Assist with independent audits across company entities


* Direct preparation of regulatory reports and ensure compliance


* Work with offshore teams supporting global finance functions


* Support Ashley finance transformation projects

Departmental Oversight


* Provide leadership and strategic direction for 6-8 finance professionals across:



* Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)


* Transactional Accounting functions

Team Leadership & Development


* Assist the Assistant Controller with  the development of a team of 6-8 finance professionals


* Support employment decisions including hiring, promotions, and performance management


* Coach team through performance reviews and development planning


* Build succession plans and develop future finance leaders


* Foster culture of continuous improvement and financial excellence

Process Improvement & Innovation


* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations


* Apply technology and business approaches in innovative ways


* Develop solutions for complex technical or strategic challenges


* Improve processes in safety, quality, productivity, and cost

What You Bring

Required


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting


* 10+ years managerial accounting/finance experience (manufacturing environment preferred)


* Proven track record leading finance teams and driving results


* Deep expertise in GAAP and financial reporting requirements


* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities


* Excellent leadership and people development skills
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