General information
Position description
Job title
Senior Accountant
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Job description
Motul TECH - Chem Arrow is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to lead the accounting and financial operations for our operations in US and Canada. In this senior-level role, you will take ownership of all aspects of accounting and financial reporting ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulations.
What you will do
Financial Close, Reporting & Forecasting
- Own the monthly and annual financial close for US and Canadian entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Group standards and US GAAP.
- Prepare financial statements, cash flow reporting, and key performance indicators, with clear analysis of variances versus budget and forecast.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with commercial and operations teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and support audit and statutory requirements.
Internal Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and local regulatory requirements.
- Support tax reporting (sales/use tax and income tax schedules) in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process simplification, automation, cost-reduction programs, and ad-hoc strategic projects.
Profile
What we are looking for:
Education / Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance is a plus.
Experience needed:
- 5 to 7 years experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Experience in a senior accounting role or as a lead accountant in a medium to large-sized organization.
- Direct involvement in external audits, preparing necessary documentation, responding to auditor queries, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Audit experience could be a real plus.
Language:
- English
- Spanish or French: nice to have
IT Knowledge:
- Proficient and effective in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent skills in Excel (SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, LOOKUP)
Salary range:
$90,000 - $100,000 per year.
Position location
Job location
America, USA, California
Location
Irwindale, CA
Office Location
Cypress, Los Angeles - California - USA
Teleworking (Homeoffice)
No - No teleworking
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
4- Master
Minimum level of experience required
6-10 years
Languages
English (4- Mother tongue)
Requester
Position start date
16/03/2026