Manager of Consolidations and Accounting

ResponsibilitiesLead the international financial reporting team, ensuring thorough monthly review and consolidation of financial results from international operations and U.S. subsidiaries, including journal entries and reconciliations.Develop and manage controls for the international financial statement close process, focusing on variance analyses and related documentation.Work in tandem with international regional and country finance teams, as well as other functional leaders, to ensure precise and timely reporting of historical data and forecasts.Collaborate with tax and legal teams on projects involving legal entities.Oversee the intercompany accounting process, including the monthly close, wire request reviews, and intercompany allocations.Assist with budgeting and billing for intercompany allocations.Conduct financial statement variance analysis for international entities.Regularly interact with domestic and international personnel to understand data anomalies and provide context to senior management.Analyze fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial schedules using BlackLine.Review and ensure accurate recording of management fees and allocation calculations in business units and corporate entities.Manage accounting documentation for acquisitions, including purchase price valuation, purchase accounting entries, and subsequent review of contingent earnout liabilities.Provide support on projects and technical accounting research as needed.Advocate for continuous improvement within the organization using risk-based thinking.Implement changes to manual and system processes as needed.Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting processes and improve their design, documentation, and operation as necessary.Act as the primary contact for external auditors regarding audit matters for U.S. and international operations.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.At least five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with expertise in consolidations, inter-company eliminations, foreign currency, and international, multi-distribution channel business models. Experience in management and financial statement reporting is essential.Experience in a multi-national public company is required.Public accounting experience at a national or large regional firm is required.Prior supervisory or management experience is necessary.Process improvement experience is a plus.Active CPA license is required.Limited travel may be necessary.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.Highly motivated, independent self-starter with a commitment to quality and integrity.Excellent organizational skills and flexibility with assignments and duties.Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize.Ability to multitask and work in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines.Proficiency in researching, reading, and interpreting technical accounting standards, regulations, and rulings.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Quick learner with a desire to continue learning and growing their knowledge base.Ability to work across multiple departments.Advanced proficiency in Excel.Aptitude for understanding accounting systems and consolidations logic.Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Oracle EPM is a plus.

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