Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.    Who Are We?      The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.  Job Purpose: The Senior Manager provides operational leadership for enterprise accounting, consolidation, and financial close. with a staff consisting of three direct reports and approximately 10 professional staff. The role partners with the Assistant Corporate Controller to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while translating accounting requirements into disciplined, scalable processes. This leader strengthens governance, develops accounting talent, and modernizes controllership operations by advancing standardization, automation, and data quality across a complex, multi-entity environment.   What Will You Do? Financial Close, Consolidation & Reporting Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes, establishing clear timelines, accountabilities, review standards, and escalation protocols. Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable statutory requirements. Coordinate accounting inputs and documentation for external reporting and SEC filings Provide accounting guidance for significant, complex, or unusual transactions and ensure accounting conclusions are appropriately documented, approved, and reflected in the financial statements Monitor close performance, reporting accuracy, and balance sheet integrity; resolve issues promptly and drive sustainable corrective actions.   Accounting Operations & Process Excellence Oversee core accounting activities including general accounting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations. Support SOX compliance activities and coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors. Direct the design, execution, and continuous improvement of internal controls over consolidation, cost center and entity set-ups, and chart-of-accounts governance; ensure documentation and SOX/GAAP compliance. Partner with Finance Technology and IT to improve ERP, consolidation, reconciliation, and financial reporting capabilities; represent…