Lead Technical Accountant

Overview

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Accountant to join our team. In this role, you'll assist with complex accounting and financial reporting, including consolidations of US and international entities, with an emphasis on improving the use of our EPM systems. This role will be responsible for assisting with the interpretation and application of accounting standards, as well as supporting the preparation of the quarterly consolidated external reporting package, annual consolidated audit report, and annual review reports for subsidiaries.

This role will partner closely with finance leadership, US and international subsidiary financial reporting teams, corporate Treasury and Tax departments, and external audit partners. This will be a multi-faceted role that will focus on consolidations, international reporting, and technical accounting, while ensuring the accuracy of consolidated reports delivered by EPM systems. The focus of this role could shift over time, as it will support the Controller and other department leadership on high priority and high visibility tasks and projects.

The expectation is that the ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge or relevant experience in some key areas but will have the desire and ability to learn other areas on the job, with high-level guidance provided by department leadership.

• Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, ERP/EPM System teams, and International Accounting partners to provide accounting guidance and optimize our month-end financial close processes and quarter-end consolidation processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to gather relevant information and ensure accurate and timely completion of external reporting
• Communicate and summarize technical accounting findings and proposed solutions to management and participate in discussions with external auditors
• Analyze upcoming USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards, in partnership with department leadership and external auditor, determine the impact on the company, and participate in the implementation process
• Prepare and review audited financial statements and footnotes for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participate in the process of preparing consolidated financial statements and external financial reporting package to meet quarterly requirements
• Participate in the design, development, testing, and validation of new or upgraded systems and related processes
• Participate in task/project groups across departmental lines by communicating accounting and financial reporting processes and needs
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts to act as a resource for inquiries and problem resolution

This role will supervise up to two employees

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of public accounting and/or private industry experience including exposure to consolidations
• Public accounting/audit experience required
• Previous experience with a national public accounting firm is preferred
• A relevant Master’s Degree (e.g. Accounting or MBA), CPA, or a demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex accounting issues is preferred

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Quick learner, able to learn new systems and processes and apply those skills going forward on a consistent basis
• Strong level of attention to detail and accuracy of information, able to grasp accounting and finance concepts quickly and apply those concepts (not simply repeat a process) going forward on a consistent basis
• Ability to work independently or on small team projects with limited supervision
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both internal and external contacts regarding complex financial information
• Ability to summarize issues and present findings clearly…