Accounting Manager, Corporate Accounting Job at WeWork in New York

About The Opportunity

WeWork is seeking a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment and seeks an opportunity to grow within a dynamic finance organization. The Accounting Manager, Corporate Accounting will oversee several accounting areas with a focus on intercompany & consolidation transactions as well as technical accounting. The role will be a key player in the month-end financial close and review process. The role reports to the Accounting Director and manages the Intercompany accounting team. The Accounting Team drives the month end close process, is responsible for the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and plays an essential role in the overall finance organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of off-shore accountants to record and reconcile all intercompany transactions. Including billings, loans, and settlements by legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate intercompany reconciliations are delivered within the month end close process. Working with counterparts across finance to resolve any discrepancies and to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

• Analyze and account for foreign currency transactions and perform necessary revaluation or translation adjustments for consolidated financials. Analyze and assess the impact of FX gains and losses both realized and unrealized.

• Supporting automation initiatives related to consolidation and intercompany accounting tasks, including optimizing the use of ERP systems. Helping to drive the reduction of the close timeline and improving accuracy by assessing and streamlining close-related activities.

• Establishing goals for the direct reports that are aligned with the overall Accounting team goals.

• Serve as a technical accounting resource, working cross-functionally to provide guidance and prepare memos as needed in areas including mergers & acquisitions, franchising and company initiatives.

• Key point of contact for both Group and subsidiary auditors. Providing support and explanations between the accounting team, external auditors and other internal and external partners whilst adhering to external reporting timelines.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including 2+ years of supervisory experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.

• Active CPA license in good standing

• Minimum 2 years of experience at "Big 4" public accounting firm preferred.

• Proficient with MS Office with advanced excel skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets (VLOOKUP, Sum-Ifs, Pivot tables, etc.)

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

• Excellent communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various levels

• Problem solver with strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

• Familiarity with analytical process automation specifically Alteryx a plus

• Working knowledge of Workday a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay: $97,500 - $130,000 per year

Incentive Compensation: WeWork employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to their role. Your recruiter will detail what incentive plan is applicable to this specific role. WeWork incentive plans are subject to the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan, which will be made available to you after commencing employment. WeWork reserves the right to amend its incentive plans, and nothing in this job requisition or any other document creates a right to a specific incentive plan payment.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment), including: 20 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year; 16 weeks paid parental leave; competitive healthcare benefits; 401k plan; and life and AD&D insurance.

Life at WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you-because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.