Manager, Consolidation & Technical Accounting

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry?

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

We are currently looking for our:

Manager, Consolidation & Technical Accounting

What we offer

The Manager, Consolidation & Technical Accounting will be an essential member of URW's Consolidation and Technical Accounting group, reporting directly to the Vice President. We are looking for someone who is driven, hands on and wants to learn and grow with the Company. Individual should be a good communicator, detail oriented and knowledgeable in US GAAP accounting, with IFRS experience a plus. Individual will assist in consolidation of URW US entities and is responsible for preparation of US GAAP financial statements and packages. This includes review of supporting schedules, quarterly reporting and other monthly reporting and ad hoc projects for both US GAAP and IFRS. The position is responsible for US GAAP audited financial statements; but assists in the quarterly IFRS reporting required by our Parisian parent company. The individual will assist with administrative tasks of BFC, our consolidation and reporting tool.

Responsibilities for the role

• Lead and assist team in the US GAAP quarterly consolidation process of URW US’s numerous wholly owned and joint venture entities
• Lead and assist team in the quarterly and annual US GAAP financial statement reporting process
• Assist in the IFRS quarterly consolidation process of URW US’s entities
• Assist in the annual and quarterly IFRS financial statement reporting process; includes deliverables required for the URWSE Parent company’s public filings
• Perform BFC administrative functions; including approving topsides, approving rollup of new accounts and business entities, report changes, system rule changes, troubleshooting and becoming a BFC go-to contact for the Accounting groups
• Work with the Parisian parent representatives as needed on questions that arise
• Manage various consolidation issues, such as Noncontrolling Interests, Equity Accounting, IFRS 16, ASC 842, Preference Shares, Financial Assets, etc.
• Manage 1 Senior Accountant, provide staff development and training
• Review supporting schedules, roll forwards and journal entries prepared by the team and assist in preparation of these schedules as needed
• Work closely with the external auditors for the annual audit of US GAAP consolidated financial statements, semi-annual IFRS reporting packages and audit of internal controls
• Work closely with the Accounting groups to provide accounting expertise for US GAAP technical issues and questions that arise and provide guidance for their preparation of the Stand Alone US GAAP financial statements
• Help identify areas of improvement, assist with documentation of policies and procedures where appropriate
• Assist with other reports, schedules, investigation as necessary and ad hoc projects Assist with US GAAP accounting research and implementation, and IFRS accounting research as necessary
• Assist with accounting for acquisitions, dispositions and other projects and transactions

What we are looking for

• Finance or Accounting degree strongly preferred, real estate experience a plus CPA strongly preferred
• 5 – 7 years of total finance experience, including at least 3 – 5 years of public accounting experience and management experience
• Strong background in financial reporting, consolidations and technical accounting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP consolidations, equity accounting, noncontrolling interests and cash flows, with IFRS experience in these areas a plus
• Understanding and application of accounting for acquisitions and dispositions
• Experience with BFC a plus, or other consolidation and reporting tool
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well with other team members and departments and supervise, train and motivate staff
• Ability to meet deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple projects
• We are excited by someone who is curious by nature and able to develop and implement innovative actions plans.
• Someone who has strong problem-solving skills and is confident in dealing with key internal and external stakeholders. Someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and a drive to continue learning.

Compensation

• Exempt
• Up to $106,000-$134,000 + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What is important to us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s differences.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us in Creating Sustainable Places That Reinvent Being Together.