Senior International Accounting Manager

About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. Summary: Oversees all accounting, reporting, and compliance activities for Tekion's international operations. Ensures global consistency in financial processes while meeting regional statutory and tax requirements. Partners with local and corporate teams to support accurate reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiency. Duties & Responsibilities: International experience with India, UK and Canada preferred. Lead month-end close, statutory reporting, and intercompany reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions. Review and record global subsidiary financial reports, prepare and post journal entries, and maintain account reconciliations and flux analyses. Oversee global financial consolidations, FX revaluations, and transfer pricing alignment; review cost-plus calculations and related intercompany entries. Coordinate with foreign entities' local accountants for timely monthly financial reporting and day-to-day operational activities. Ensure compliance with US GAAP, local accounting standards, and tax regulations across all global entities. Assist with adherence to local and international accounting regulations, including various filings, reporting requirements, and statutory deadlines. Implement and maintain strong internal controls; perform SOX controls over assigned areas to ensure audit readiness and financial accuracy. Support international tax structure compliance, including review of intercompany entries and relevant documentation. Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities in international markets. Coordinate internal and external audit and tax requests, including preparation of supporting reports and documentation. Collaborate with corporate FP&A, tax, treasury, and legal teams to support cross-border initiatives and financial integration. Identify and develop solutions for process improvements; help implement accounting-related software solutions and ad-hoc projects as needed. Mentor and manage international accounting team members, supporting growth, development, and performance management. Qualifications Education & Certification Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA designation is a plus; Big 4 or professional services background strongly preferred. Experience & Skills 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant exposure to international operations and multi-entity environments. Advanced Excel skills, including ability to perform complex functions; experience with NetSuite is a plus. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, local statutory reporting, SOX compliance, and international tax structures. Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet team goals and deadlines. Critical thinking skills to identify process improvements and drive efficiencies across global accounting functions. Exceptional attention to detail; committed to accuracy and thoroughness in all accounting records and deliverables. Willingness to contribute beyond the defined role and adapt to evo