Senior Manager, Consolidations

Leads a team of multiple controllers to set business targets and monitor business performance, advise on the financial consequences of major decisions, lead the process of reporting financial and managerial data, and make recommendations targeted at improving and safeguarding financial results. Uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to oversee and manage overall enterprise consolidation process and review of inter-company and inter-segment eliminations, corporate consolidations accounting, consolidated general ledger and ownership of the consolidated trial balance. Resolves and recommends solutions to complex problems. Regular contact with financial reporting executives and teams is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and problems.

Responsibilities

Analyze consolidated financial statements to ensure transactions comply with U.S. GAAP; Responsible for internal financial management reporting and disclosure reports distributed to leadership on a monthly basis; Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and enhance processes around period-end timelines and related reporting processes; Review journal entries and complex general ledger account reconciliations, including researching U.S. GAAP issues and resolving accounting discrepancies; Support internal/external team on reporting financial statement impacts and coordinate with key stakeholders; Prepare and distribute financial information within required deadlines; Serve as key contact with external auditors for quarterly review and year-end audits; Direct training of associates, evaluates and develops associates, including hiring and disciplinary action; Direct area workflow by assigning and monitoring work, implementing productivity standards, delegating tasks, enforcing policies and procedures; Collaborate and communicate effectively with other functional areas; Ensure adequate internal controls and procedures are followed; Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field and 6-10 years of professional experience in accounting with 3-6 years' experience in a management role; equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources; SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied; Series 99, or ability to obtain within 120 days, may be required depending on assigned functional area; Knowledge of advanced accounting concepts, practices and procedures; Knowledge of generally accepted accounting concepts, practices and procedures; Knowledge of general ledger and consolidation systems and financial statements; Skills in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements; Skills in resolving unusual transaction and accounting discrepancies; Skills in preparing financial statements, budgets, and management reports; Skills in researching US GAAP issues; Ability to explain or clarify financial information to all levels of management; Ability to provide training to others; Ability to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments; Ability to work independently to resolve complex accounting problems; Certifications: GS - Gen Sec Rep - FINRA; OS - Operations Professional - FINRA

Benefits

medical; dental; vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance; accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick leave); parental leave