Lead Accountant requires: MBA and/or Master's Degree in Accounting CPA SAP implementation experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 3+ years of comparable experience Strong Accounting background Strong critical thinking skills Highly analytical Self-disciplined/self-motivated In-depth understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties Intermediate MS Excel and Word skills Ability to effectively work within 2 different SAP system Duties: Responsible for various function-based accounting activities (e.g. revenue deferrals, recording of legal expense, marketing, depreciation, etc.). Completes month-end close duties accurately and timely (e.g. recording / approving journal entries, performing variance analysis, updating subledger details, etc..) Interacts with accounting, finance, and operations partners in North America and across the world. Prepares/reviews reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts. Analyzes balances to ensure they are accurate. Communicates unreconciled items to management. Ensures compliance with GAAP and IFRS accounting requirements, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Works directly with internal and external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of internal audits and quarterly/annual reviews. Proactively identifies and implements process improvements as necessary. Completes special project work as assigned.