Job Description:
Manage the global monthly and quarterly close and consolidation processes including flash results, regional financial statement reviews, with corporate and global locations and business groups to ensure integrity of the consolidated financial statements
Oversee the team which files periodic reports with the SEC, including 10-K and 10-Q and registration statements if required
Lead the day-to-day management of corporate and benefits accounting operations with a focus on efficient processes that support business needs
Manage the process for research and resolution of all SEC and technical reporting and disclosure issues
Maintain and improve upon current accounting infrastructure to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and procedures
Manage the process for accounting for special transactions or projects, including prior period recasts for segment changes, discontinued operations, divestitures and acquisitions
Manage the external auditors and own the successful completion of the year-end audit
Collaborate with business partners, customers, and vendors to establish better relationships and support in establishing process improvements
Collaborate with other functional areas on accounting and reporting matters, including tax and insurance
Champion and drive process improvement across the organization and continuously develop and grow personnel on the team
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements
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BA/BS in Accounting or Finance. CPA required (Big 4 experience required)
At least 12 years accounting and management experience
Deep technical experience related to GAAP and reporting including SEC reporting, stock option accounting, pension accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
The ability to lead complex projects which require influence and implementation across business groups and lead cross functional teams.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills, high energy, initiative and creativity - with a proven ability to manage significant initiatives across organizations and across geographies, as well as develop and motivate staff
Directs the organization and performance of certain functional areas and the activities of senior managers. Provides staff direction with an understanding and following of established company policies and procedures.
Oversees business activities to ensure a high standard of professional excellence is maintained among staff members.
Directs business function including, approval of overall project plan, budgets, and work breakdown structure.
Establishes and implements short- and long-term strategies to deliver services to customers within reasonable schedules and budgets.
Establishes and communicates goals and objectives, defines methodologies, tasks, and activities, and clearly describes roles and responsibilities for performing to personnel. Communicates broadly to help ensure overall coordination for cross-functional teams.
Other Qualifications
Strong communication skills needed to interface with high-level customer representatives
Strong strategic management and planning skills
Ability to publicly represent company with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution
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