Financial Reporting and Consolidations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Reporting and Consolidation Manager will centralize the financial consolidation function by owning processes related to monthly accounting close cycle, company-wide consolidation, international accounting, internal controls and monthly, and quarterly / annual financial reporting.

This position will be responsible for identifying improvements needed in processes and controls, as well as understanding the complexities of international acquisitions.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Manage intercompany eliminations and processes companywide through collaboration with finance teams at the various brand locations.
• Coordinate intercompany profit elimination processes related to international subsidiaries.
• Coordinate Intercompany borrowings and associated interest processes and accounting.
• Implement processes and controls in the areas of consolidation, equity, and international accounting.
• Own the processes of intercompany accounting, including US GAAP adjustments for foreign locations, equity accounting, and consolidations.
• Coordinate investment and equity matching, including intercompany investment and loan transactions, and related currency translation impacts.

Ensure accuracy of equity accounting in HFM (Hyperion Financial Management).

• Lead accounting for US GAAP adjustments related to international subsidiaries, including accounting for intangible assets and purchase accounting adjustments.
• Assist with accounting and integration activities related to M&A.
• Own and maintain implementation of and compliance with SOX controls over responsible areas, primarily related to consolidation.
• Responsible for the oversight of the month-end close process including completion and / or review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and financial statements.

Actively participate in efforts to improve close processes, automation projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Implement process improvements and best practices to meet the complexities from acquisitions of foreign entities and their integration into Company processes.
• Participate in quarterly financial reporting procedures, including preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures, as well as investor materials.
• Assist with other projects, ad-hoc requests and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related degree required. MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience required.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Workiva preferred.

Required Licenses

CPA preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting practices.
• Strong knowledge of financial and reporting systems.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, specifically in pivot tables, vlook-ups, formulas, and functions.
• Ability to problem solve independently and resourcefully.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

COMPETENCIES

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;

Designs workflows and procedures.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions;

Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks;

Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback;

Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;

Shares expertise with others.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead : working team member who coordinates, supports, trains, and is a knowledge resource for other team members. No direct reports or supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

This position is subject to the following physical activities : walking, talking, repetitive motions, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures;
• transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and / or operation of machines (including inspection);

using measurement devices; and / or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
22 days ago