Sr Manager of Accounting - Commercial Finance

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Title:

Sr Manager of Accounting - Commercial Finance

Requisition Number: R235102

Company: Mattel Sales Corp.

Location: El Segundo, California

Address: 333 Continental Blvd

Zip Code: 90245

Job Category: Finance

Pay Range: USD $148,800 and $186,000 Yearly

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions, and increased accountability.

Mattel is seeking a Senior Manager, North America Commercial Finance to lead the accounting team for the region. The position will be located in El Segundo, CA and will report to the Director of Accounting, North America Finance. The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal practices for the region. This role will work closely with the Accounting Director and other members of the North America Finance Leadership team to challenge assumptions and expenditures set by the business and provide critical insights and reporting on the financial performance of a $3B+ portfolio that includes the United States and Canada.

Operations

• Co‑Manage the region’s close process and ensures the accurate and timely completion of transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations to support the close and reporting processes
• Apply US GAAP and Corporate Accounting policies, and seek guidance from the Accounting Director and Corporate Controller’s office in complex situations
• Represent North American business unit on Next Generation Finance, a project to redesign finance at Mattel from end to end (new GL structure, new company structure, new accounting software), a critical finance project expected to run through 1H 2026
• Leads accurate and timely issuance of month‑end, quarter, and annual financial reports
• Manages and monitors critical accounts such as, but not limited to, accounts receivable, sales, sales adjustments, cost of sales, variable costs, POS, and inventory
• Manages internal and external audits in coordination with leadership and the Corporate Controller’s office
• Analyzes the region’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets in coordination with the region’s Accounting Director
• Reviews yearly SOX requirements from external auditors and helps update policies and documentation
• Ensures compliance with all applicable governmental finance and accounting regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms
• Issues regular status reports to leadership on the region’s financial performance and special projects
• Serves as a key point of contact for a variety of questions, ad hoc projects, and problem resolutions

Leadership / Teaming

• Works with other finance teams, including Global FP&A, Global Supply Chain Finance, Brand Finance, Franchise Finance, and Commercial teams, including regional Sales and Marketing, to understand financial drivers, ensure financials are accurate, and provide critical reporting, analysis, and…