Accounting Manager, Consolidated

Job Description

SCOPE

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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