Job Description SummaryResponsibilitiesOversee and manage Americas Corporate general US GAAP accounting function, including but not limited to: cash, cash pooling, intercompany, accruals, foreign exchange, etc.Lead a team of up to 3 general ledger analysts that perform the month end close for all Corporate legal entities.Primary accounting lead on any accounting issues encountered by FP&A, Treasury, Legal, etc.Review and approve recurring and non-recurring journal entries.Review and approve monthly, quarterly and yearly SOX controls to ensure all Corporate entities comply with the company's policies.Review and approve monthly account reconciliations prepared by general ledger analysts.Review and approve monthly balance sheet and income statement trend reports.Identify and resolve potential issues that could impact month-end close deadlines.Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements.Primary USA accounting lead on any audits and examinations from external or internal inquiries, including but not limited to governmental agencies, external auditors, etc.Serve as liaison for others in the finance organization for ad hoc requests such as trade compliance audits, transfer price inquiries and governmental agencies filings.Provide support to Manager on any other ad hoc analysis or special projects as requested.CompetenciasKnowledge and ExperienceMinimum 5 years public or private accounting, required.Inventory accounting experience, required.Bilingual English/Spanish, required.GL accounting experience, strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of basic accounting concepts, including cost accounting, inventory, VAT taxes, and foreign exchange.Education and CertificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related discipline, strongly preferred.CPA or equivalent, strongly preferred.Position-Specific Technical RequirementsAdvanced Excel skills and use of SAP, or similar ERP systems.Self-Starter.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills.Customer focus.Detail-oriented.Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Embraces technology and seeks to improve processes.#J-18808-Ljbffr
