Associate Manager, Complex Accounting

What you will do

Function as an extension of the divisional teams, proactively communicating and leading meetings to resolve issues and implement improvements

Perform critical month-end close functions for our divisions, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are completed timely and accurately in accordance with corporate policy

Execute SOX internal controls related to revenue recognition and reserves, deferred revenue, lease accounting, intangible impairment analysis, pensions, and stock based compensation accounting

Prepare quarterly SEC reporting schedules

Influence divisional leaders by effectively communicating ideas, recommendations, and insights to drive positive change and achieve organizational goals

Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure integrity and efficiency while driving consistency between our US-based divisions

Assist with GAAP research and preparation of accounting position memos, e.g., ASC 606 and 842

What you need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years of experience in related field required
• Proficiency with Excel
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and lead projects to completion.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data accurately and efficiently
• Strong ability to coordinate action across dispersed workforce and highly matrixed organization

Preferred:

• CPA / Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and BlackLine software
• Solid understanding of GAAP, experience researching and applying GAAP
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and lead projects to completion.