Sr. Associate Consolidation

Job

Alternate Locations:
United States-Connecticut-Norwalk

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action:
Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Title:

Senior Analyst - Consolidation Reporting

Department:
Finance

Reports to:

Manager, Corporate Accounting

Location:

Norwalk, CT (Hybrid)

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Senior Associate will be responsible for overseeing tasks related to the financial reporting requirements for the Newell Brands global consolidation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Primarily responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of our financial reporting for our segments

* Analytically review results for each reporting unit and identify unexplained or unexpected variances and work with counterparts to resolve any potential issues

* Identify data validation issues and work to resolve

* Responsible for the accounting function maintaining restructuring and related accruals including recording journal entries, preparing reconciliations and roll-forwards

* Create and maintain consolidation adjustments for reporting units, as needed including reviewing foreign currency translation and ensure amounts are appropriate

* Facilitate the resolution of intercompany out of balance conditions

* Assist in accounting for areas such as corporate Treasury and Tax transactions

* Support supplemental reporting that directly impact account roll forwards and the statement of cash flows including management of data flow from our main ERP system into HFM

* Understand our consolidation system (HFM) including requirements, reporting and system functionality

* Responsible for preparing select financial statements footnotes that support SEC filings in accordance with US GAAP

* Assist with special projects within the team as well as with other corporate departments or operating units, as needed

* Ensure businesses are adhering to financial policies, practices and procedures, including internal control protocols

* Work directly with internal and external auditors on specific requests

SKILLS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Highly motivated, self-starter with a commitment to quality and integrity

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to collaborate with other departments to support overall finance department and company goals, initiatives, and directives

* Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and ensure work is properly allocated to meet deadlines required

* Maintain organized and detailed files documenting accounting issues, processes, and procedures

* Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

* Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks/deliverables

* Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Accounting degree, CPA preferred

* A minimum of 3-6 years accounting experience and familiarity with areas of multi-national financial reporting and multi-currency consolidations, SEC reporting, public company experience preferred

* Experience working in a consumer-packaged goods (CPG), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and/or consumer durables industry preferred

* Solid understanding of general ledger systems and foreign currency translation

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel is a must

* Prior SAP, Blackline, Hyperion Financial Management experience is a plus

SUPERVISION: N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office position that at times requires overtime and weekend work, light travel at times may be required

The Connecticut pay range for this position is from $95,. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman,…