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Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries

Sr Manager Accounting - Commercial Finance

Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245


Posting Title:

Sr Manager Accounting - Commercial FinanceRequisition Number:

R229967Company:

Mattel Sales Corp.Location:

El Segundo, CaliforniaAddress:

333 Continental BlvdZip Code:

90245Job Category:

Finance

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.

It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day.The Team:Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner.

The Opportunity:Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions, and increased accountability.What Your Impact Will Be:OperationsCo-Manage the region's close process and ensures the accurate and timely completion of transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations to support the close and reporting processes.Apply US GAAP and Corporate Accounting policies, and seek guidance from the Accounting Director and Corporate Controller's office in complex situations.Represent North American business unit on Next Generation Finance, a project to redesign finance at Mattel from end to end (new GL structure, new company structure, new accounting software).Lead accurate and timely issuance of month-end, quarter, and annual financial reports.Manage and monitor critical accounts such as accounts receivable, sales, sales adjustments, cost of sales, variable costs, POS, and inventory.Manage internal and external audits in coordination with leadership and the Corporate Controller's office.Analyze the region's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets in coordination with the region's Accounting Director.Review yearly SOX requirements from external auditors and help update policies and documentation.Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental finance and accounting regulations.Issue regular status reports to leadership on the region's financial performance and special projects.Serve as a key point of contact for a variety of questions, ad hoc projects, and problem resolutions.Leadership / TeamingWork with other finance teams, including Global FP&A, Global Supply Chain Finance, Brand Finance, Franchise Finance, and Commercial teams.Develop a close working relationship with the shared services function, overseeing and performing reviews of AP invoice entry, payment processing, cash application, and AR invoice collections.Lead performance management and appraisals as well as goal setting for direct reports.Team Leadership: Approximately 4 team members.Continuous ImprovementDrive continuous improvement for accounting/finance processes, creating best-in-class processes and policies.

What We're Looking For:Master's degree preferred (Masters, Accounting or MBA).Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred.Industry experience with multinational consumer products companies preferred.10+ years of experience with proven track record working in various accounting capacities.Strong knowledge of US GAAP.Expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and project management.Effective in working through a highly matrixed structure to deliver solutions.Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning.The annual base salary range for this position is between $144,000 and $180,000. This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however, annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.How We Work:We collaborate:

Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals.We innovate:

At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences.We execute:

We are a performance-driven company focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes.Our Approach to Flexible Work:We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing.Who We Are:Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world.Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.Videos to watch:The Culture at MattelMattel Investor Highlights

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