Summary

The Senior Manager – Consolidation holds a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing, advancing, and optimizing the global consolidation process, including the preparation and analysis of the statement of cash flows. Reporting directly to the Director – Accounting, this role serves as a trusted financial partner driving financial integrity and process excellence across the organization.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and full ownership of the monthly global consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely elimination of intercompany transactions and full compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Champion the identification, investigation, and resolution of complex consolidation discrepancies by collaborating cross-functionally with subsidiaries, business units, and key stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized best practices, leveraging technology to streamline consolidation activities and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to detect and interpret unusual or significant fluctuations in account balances, providing actionable insights to Controllership.
• Lead and enforce SOX compliance controls related to consolidation processes, ensuring robust internal controls and audit readiness.
• Spearhead the implementation of automated solutions for consolidated cash flow statement preparation, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Oversee the comprehensive review and validation of the monthly Statement of Cash Flows, ensuring alignment with corporate financial reporting standards.
• Partner with the broader accounting team to support quarterly financial statement close processes, including the critical review of disclosures and footnotes.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Controllership on all consolidation-related matters and contribute to broader finance transformation initiatives.
• Execute additional strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required;
• 5-10 years progressive experience in consolidation, financial accounting, or corporate reporting, preferably within complex, multi-entity organizations.
• CPA certification or actively pursuing (recommended, but not required)
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and build strong partnerships across multi-level organizations.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen eye for detail and process improvement opportunities.
• Superior communication skills, capable of effectively presenting complex financial information to Finance leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems, with demonstrated experience in PeopleSoft or similar ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct management of staff and project teams.
• A proactive self-starter with exceptional problem-solving capabilities and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong ethical standards and a high degree of professionalism.

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