Manager, Accounting

JOB OVERVIEW: The main responsibility will be to manage day-to-day accounting and financial activities for the HPR business, which includes A/R & A/P functions, monthly/quarterly closes (P&L and Balance Sheet analyses), SOX, and Corporate reporting requirements. In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring inventory cost accounting is compliant with US GAAP. This position will manage a hybrid / remote team based in California. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage a high-performing team, ensuring critical deadlines are met while providing ongoing training, coaching and guidance * Leads team in the generation of a timely and accurate month end close, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, reserves, roll-forwards and other analyses * Liaise with leaders to provide an efficient and effective inventory accounting function including: standard costing for purchased/manufactured products & components, and inventory reserve management (both current & projected risk) * Develop accounting workflows to support alternative business models including: services, warranty programs and recertified products * Leads team to develop variance analysis explanations (actual vs. target) and forecast assumptions (ROs) * Responsible for maintaining an effective internal control structure along with compliance with SOX, US GAAP and Henry Schein accounting guidance * Maintains compliance with all Treasury guidelines and collaborates with Henry Schein partners on foreign exchange related initiatives * Subject matter expert on ERP system for all areas under his/her responsibility * Oversee all internal and external audit engagements * Drives continuous improvement in reporting and analytical processes * Leverages experience and knowledge of the business to collaborate with key team members, adding value and solving challenges as they arise. * Manage special projects by collaborating with other teams SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred * 7+ years Controllership/Manufacturing experience * Knowledge of inventory / cost accounting * Experience leading virtual teams GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: * Strong management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively * Excellent presentation and public speaking skills * Excellent independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills * Understand and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability * Ability to plan and manage successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget, assign tasks and areas of responsibility * Lead team(s) to achieve company goals in creative and effective ways * Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques * Communicate effectively with senior management * Good negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage outsourced relationships * Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict * Broad professional and managerial skills with a good understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures * Ability to lead virtual teams * Strong management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively * Excellent presentation and public speaking skills * Excellent independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills * Understand and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability * Ability to plan and manage successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget, assign tasks an