Vice President, Consolidations

Leads a team responsible for enterprise consolidation activities, consolidated financial management reporting, and the integrity of consolidated financial results. Also leads accounting and reporting for corporate investing activity and corporate activities including equity and treasury activities. Advises senior Finance leadership on the financial implications of significant business decisions and provides strategic oversight of the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation processes. Uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to oversee and direct the overall enterprise consolidation process, including inter-company and inter-segment eliminations, corporate consolidations accounting, the consolidated general ledger, and ownership of the consolidated trial balance. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial information and related management reporting. Resolves highly complex accounting and reporting issues and recommends solutions to senior leadership. Regular interaction with Financial Reporting leadership, Business Unit Controllers, executive management, and external auditors is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees the enterprise consolidation process, including inter-company and inter-segment eliminations, corporate consolidations accounting, the consolidated general ledger, and ownership of the consolidated trial balance; Provides strategic oversight of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of consolidated financial results; Reviews and analyzes consolidated financial statements to ensure transactions are appropriately reflected and comply with U.S. GAAP; Oversees the preparation and distribution of internal financial management reporting and disclosure reports provided to executive leadership on a monthly basis; Provides leadership in strengthening internal controls, documentation standards, and processes surrounding period-end close timelines and related reporting activities; Oversees the review of complex journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations and ensures accounting discrepancies are identified, researched, and resolved appropriately; Partners with Financial Reporting, Business Unit Controllers, and other Finance teams to assess and communicate the financial statement impact of significant transactions and business activities; Ensures financial information is prepared and distributed within required deadlines and that reporting is concise, relevant, and understandable to support leadership decision-making; Serves as the primary contact for external auditors related to quarterly reviews and annual audits involving consolidation activities, parent company accounting, and related U.S. GAAP reporting matters; Collaborates effectively with Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Information Technology, and business unit finance teams to resolve complex accounting issues and support achievement of business objectives; Ensures adequate internal controls, policies, and procedures are maintained and consistently followed to support the integrity of financial reporting; Leads, develops, and evaluates managers and associates, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning activities; Drives opportunities to accelerate the close, reduce manual effort, and improve the quality and efficiency of consolidation and reporting through process redesign, automation, AI, and other technology; Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field; minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive accounting experience, including at least five (5) years of leadership experience managing accounting, financial reporting, or consolidation teams; SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied; Series 99, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA), may be required depending on assigned functional area; advanced accounting concepts, practices, and procedures; U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); financial statement consolidation methodologies and reporting requirements; general ledger, consolidation systems, and financial reporting platforms; internal controls and financial reporting governance practices; financial statement preparation, analysis, and management reporting; leading accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting teams; resolving complex accounting and reporting issues; managing consolidation, close, and reporting activities within established deadlines; explaining and communicating financial information to all levels of management, including executive leadership; leading and developing managers and professional accounting staff

Nice to have

CPA preferred

Benefits

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