Hoya Vision Care North America is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Manager, Accounting (Contract) to provide leadership and continuity to our accounting organization during a critical enterprise transformation initiative. This 18-24 month contract role will serve as the operational leader of the accounting function while the permanent incumbent is dedicated to the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, leading the monthly close process, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, and managing a team of accounting professionals. Beyond ensuring business continuity, this role will play a key leadership position within the finance organization, driving process discipline, supporting change management initiatives, and partnering closely with stakeholders throughout the SAP transformation. This role presents a unique opportunity for a high-caliber accounting leader to demonstrate their capabilities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Exceptional performance may create future opportunities within Hoya's finance organization. Why Join Hoya During This Transformation? This is a unique opportunity to: • Lead a critical accounting function during a major ERP transformation. • Gain exposure to a large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation. • Influence process improvements and future-state finance operations. • Partner closely with senior finance leadership. • Showcase leadership capabilities in an environment that values continuous improvement, accountability, and talent development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close Management • Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting. • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses. • Ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and all supporting financial reporting processes. • Partner with FP&A and Finance Leadership to explain results, investigate variances, and identify financial risks and opportunities. • Ensure financial reporting deliverables are completed in accordance with established deadlines and quality standards. Team Leadership & Operational Management • Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the accounting team. • Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations. • Coach, develop, and support team members while maintaining high levels of engagement and performance. • Foster a collaborative and customer-focused culture across the accounting organization. • Ensure continuity of operations and effective workload management throughout the SAP implementation period. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit • Maintain a strong system of internal controls and financial governance. • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. • Serve as the primary accounting contact for internal and external audits. • Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations. • Monitor control effectiveness and support remediation activities where necessary. SAP S/4HANA Transformation Support • Act as the accounting function leader during the ERP transformation by ensuring business continuity throughout the implementation. • Partner closely with the SAP project team and accounting leadership to support process changes, testing activities, cutover planning, and stabilization efforts. • Provide accounting subject matter expertise on financial reporting, controls, close processes, and operational accounting requirements. • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve accounting processes in preparation for future-state operations. • Support change management efforts and help the accounting team successfully adapt to new processes and systems. Process Improvement & Continuous Enhancement • Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and strengthen accounting processes and controls. • Implement best practices that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting and accounting operations. • Develop and maintain documentation for key processes and controls. Business Partnership • Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Corporate stakeholders. • Provide clear and actionable accounting guidance to both finance and non-finance partners. • Support strategic initiatives by assessing accounting implications and operational impacts. • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on accounting and financial reporting matters. Qualifications Education • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. • CPA designation preferred. Experience • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility. • 5+ years of people leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams. • Demonstrated ownership of monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls. • Strong experience working within complex system environments. • SAP experience strongly preferred • Experience supporting organizational transformation, ERP implementations, or large-scale process changes is considered a significant asset. • Experience within manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, or similarly complex operational environments preferred. Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls. • Thorough understanding of IFRS. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems. • Strong process improvement and project management capabilities.