Manager, Financial Reporting and Consolidations

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• Job Title:
  
  Manager, Financial Reporting and Consolidations
• Job Summary:
  
  We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Manager, Financial Reporting and Consolidations to develop and scale our financial consolidation and processes across our global subsidiaries. This pivotal role will design and implement framework to drive timely and accurate worldwide financial consolidation and reporting. You will collaborate closely with subsidiary accounting teams to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, while leading in areas of business combinations and financial integration.
  
  This is a hands-on, high-impact position that demands deep expertise in accounting standards, strong analytical acumen, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and serve as a trusted partner to cross-functional teams worldwide.
• FLSA Classification (US Only):
  Exempt
• People Manager:
  Yes

• Drive timely and accurate monthly consolidation of all TPCi entity financial statements.
• Enhance and standardize accounting procedures and reporting processes across our global operations.
• Lead the review, reconciliation, and elimination of intercompany transactions and balances.
• As needed, lead accurate accounting for business combinations while coordinating with external valuation experts and auditors.
• As needed, partner with cross-functional teams to integrate new entity into the company’s financial consolidation processes.

• Prepares monthly consolidated balance sheets and income statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepares quarterly financial reporting package and trend analysis to TPCi’s parent company.
• Prepare annual financial statements and footnotes.
• Provides internal and external auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, consolidations, and international accounting.
• Recruits and hires accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

• Identify and champion opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal controls over financial reporting.

• Stay current with changes in accounting regulations, proactively evaluating their impact on TPCi's consolidated financial statements.
• Conduct technical accounting research as needed.

• Eight + (8+) years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, or relevant field, plus a minimum of three (3) years of people management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred or demonstrated equivalent expertise.
• Proven strengths in financial reporting and driving timely consolidation of global subsidiaries.
• Knowledge of ASC 830 and direct experience accounting for foreign currencies.
• Knowledge of ASC 805 and direct experience accounting for business combinations is preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and/or International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and provide leadership to subsidiary accounting teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills…