Assistant Manager – Financial Reporting

Position Description The Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting, is a member of a team of accounting professionals that consolidates and reports on over 40 domestic and international locations located in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.   The Financial Reporting group is responsible for analyzing the financial results of individual reporting locations as well as reporting the consolidated financial results to management on a monthly basis.   The individual must possess strong analytical skills, enjoy a challenging work environment and the opportunity to exercise initiative and problem-solve, as well as work well with all levels of the organization Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting, performs the following key services to internal clients: ·       Responsible for timely and accurate month-end and year-end general ledger closing cycles for domestic and foreign offices in connection with the corporate consolidation and reporting ·       Analysis of operating results, explaining and reporting variances ·       Effective communication of information between UA locations, HQ Finance teams (Treasury, FP&A, Billing, Accounts Payables, Revenue Accounting, Tax) and various other support areas (Legal, HR, IT, etc.) Financial Reporting 1.  Review monthly financial statements submitted by assigned locations for compliance with U.S. GAAP as well as internal policies and procedures 2.  Prepare any necessary journal entries to conform location financials with U.S. GAAP such as recording goodwill. 3.   Calculate and record non-controlling interest, if applicable to the entity 4.    Reconcile intercompany accounts between assigned locations and HQ to include the processing complex inter-company  transactions and foreign exchange gains and losses 5.    Translate and consolidate assigned entities 6.     Reconciliation of assigned HQ balance sheets accounts 7.     Prepare/compile reporting packages from assigned entities in prescribed format.  8.     Provide support and schedules for the annual audit Financial Analysis and Research 1.   Perform analysis of financial information and report on unusual variances 2.   Research reconciling items, coordinating with foreign locations and HQ departments as needed 3.   Provide information and schedules to various departments and foreign offices 4.    Participate in special projects, as needed Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements Education/Experience ·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  CPA or similar certification is a plus but not required. ·       6-10 years of related work experience ·       Prior experience with consolidation of multiple entities and reconciliation of complex accounts.  ·       International experience a plus, particularly knowledge of foreign exchange accounting guidance Attributes ·       Ability to read, comprehend and follow complex instructions in order to perform duties described above.  ·       Excellent analytical problem solving and organizational skills ·       Proactive team player with a positive attitude and attention to detail who enjoys interfacing with international locations as well as internal departments.  ·       Collaborative and consultative interpersonal work style; Self-Confident; Professional; Effective Communicator; Organized; Detail-oriented; Self-motivated. ·       Ability to flourish in a fast paced matrix organization working closely with other departments ·       Willingness to embrace change. Skills ·       Advanced MS Excel skills ·       Proficient in MSWord, Power point. ·       Knowledge of NetSuite, OneStream/HFM, Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus. Success Measures ·       Delivery of timely and accurate financial reports ·       Meet all prescribed department deadlines ·       Compliance with relevant policies and procedures ·       Effective and professional working relationships with client departments including foreign locations as well as HQ. ·       Identifying issues and communicating them to Supervisor, Financial Reporting in an effective and timely manner.