Job Description
The Role:
We are seeking an
Accounting Manager, Consolidations
to be based in the company's New York headquarters. We are entrepreneurial, fast- moving, and motivated by a desire to change the way that energy and electricity are delivered around the world. We are looking for a motivated, highly experienced individual with shared beliefs and passion to come and help drive the journey.
What you will do:
•Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close processes with Corporate Accounting team, ensuring that all transactions flow into the US GAAP Parent’s financial statements in a timely manner; consists of data reconciliation between systems
•Perform variance investigation and analysis, including correction of errors, mainly but not exclusively for intercompany eliminations on an ongoing basis
•Will be responsible for administering and documenting intercompany processes for consistency across divisions, creating efficiency in reconciliation
•Build partnerships with functional groups and stakeholders to ensure transparency, integrity of analysis, and a common understanding of the underlying drivers
•Oversight of any changes in the corporate structure, which may impact the consolidation; includes analysis and adjustments, working with the Legal and Tax teams
•Serve as the centralized accounting liaison for local teams in Brazil and Mexico in connection with chart of accounts mapping to Global structure; completing reconciliation and maintenance often
•Maintain data integrity by supporting the master data analytical team in developing templates, standards, processes, and documentation for the Oracle platform and integrated systems
•Works to monitor and maintain the consolidations and internal reporting processes for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
•Other responsibilities as assigned by the Company
What you bring:
•CPA or relevant (international) equivalent, preferably with a mix of 5-8 years of public accounting and consolidation experience
•Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements, with an emphasis on consolidation
•Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and experience implementing a strong control environment for the financial close and reporting process
•Experience and strong knowledge in working within the Oracle Financial Close and Consolidation module, including Smart View, as well as Oracle ERP
•Continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement
•Ability to multi-task with agility in shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
•Strong track record of delivering accurate and timely accounting information and reports
•Extremely strong communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various levels