UL Solutions

The Senior accounting manager is responsible for the assigned China and Hong Kong legal entities’ accounting activities.

Leads day-to-day financial accounting and compliance efforts. Oversees the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including managing operational accounting and SOX compliance. Lead the external audit effort and statutory financial statements for the assigned legal entities in accordance with local GAAP where required. Drives culture of continuous improvement of operational efficiency.

• Oversee general ledger accounting functions, account reconciliations, income statement and balance sheet management.
• Lead month-end close deliverables and timeline.
• Manage financial reporting; ensure all reporting is accurate and timely.
• Serve as liaison with corporate accounting department and ensure corporate deliverables are completed.
• Direct the company’s accounting and internal controls (SOX) activities.
• Manage the year-end external audit for in-scope operating companies within region.
• Ensuring successful execution of US GAAP internal and external audits including the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Oversee statutory accounting and related audits, ensuring filing dates are met.
• Leverage culture of continuous improvement in a methodical, pragmatic and expeditious manner including automation of manual processes and controls and standardization of accounting/business processes.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in place and being followed including all SOX requirements.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests or special projects as necessary or assigned.
• Manages the performance of direct reports by developing accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing career counseling, feedback and guidance and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices
• Manager the local tax filing and compliance.
• Manager cashflow of assigned legal entities to ensure operation running smoothly.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• University Degree Accounting, CPA license equivalent preferred plus generally 10+ years of progressive related experience, including managing an accounting team across multiple locations.
• Relevant experience with U.S multinational company accounting operations
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, statutory accounting, technical accounting, accounting policies, and internal controls
• Experience with large, complex global ERP systems (Oracle)
• Strong influencing skills; capable of engaging effectively with operational stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in process improvements
• Accountability and Results-oriented with focus on achieving overall business objectives

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

At the core of our expanding organization is our Finance team. We’re a growing group of professionals, based around the world, who share ideas, work together and innovate to drive strategic growth and ensure financial integrity. Whether you’re an expert in taxes, treasury, accounting, financial planning and analysis or corporate strategy and development, we’re always looking for ambitious finance professionals who want to make an impact at a publicly traded company that’s leading the way in safety science. Join our team, be part of our global community and drive the success of our mission-driven organization.