Group Accounting Reporting and Consolidation Manager

We have an excellent opportunity for a Group Accounting Reporting and Consolidation Manager to join our Corporate Finance Team! This is a critical member of the Advantek Corporate Reporting Team, which is responsible for the global consolidation & financial reporting, coordination & consolidation of budgeting and forecasting, global audit coordination, global accounting policies, and maintenance of consolidation software. The Group Accounting Reporting and Consolidation Manager will have high-level exposure throughout the organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Group Accounting Reporting and Consolidation Manager supports the CFO in providing leadership and coordination of the monthly financial close, consolidation and reporting process, including actuals, budget and forecast reporting as well as strategy development and execution of consolidation and reporting process improvements and related system enhancements for greater control, business insights, operating efficiencies, and best practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the global consolidation and financial reporting process and executes the following responsibilities:

• Consolidation - Leads the monthly global financial close and consolidations process (9 entities), including ownership of the close calendar for both actuals and budget. Performs diagnostic review of each consolidation to ensure that financial data is accurate and complete. Responsible for the proper elimination of all intercompany activity supported by our consolidation software. Performs monthly review and reconciliation of intercompany accounts to identify and resolve eliminations issues. Interacts with global Finance team members to support Longview data submission and quality reviews.
• Financial Systems - Responsible for the global optimization, administration, and governance for the Longview system (LV).
• Planning & Financial Analysis - Supports the Financial Planning & Analysis team by overseeing the consolidation activities related to the annual Budget and 3-Year strategic planning process. Assists in reviewing the Company's consolidated financial results, trends, KPI's, and ratios for accuracy and integrity. Maintains and develops statistical and other non-financial data and calculations in LV. Develops ad hoc financial analyses and reporting as requested by leadership.
• Acquisition Integration - Provides support for the accounting and reporting integration of acquired businesses, including implementation of Advantek's processes and systems,
• Other Activities - Coordinates with external auditors to support the annual financial statement audit process. Supports Head Office accounting activities as needed. Identify and implement process improvements as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA a plus but not required
• 3 to 5 years of experience in consolidations, accounting, and/or financial analysis
• Experience with Longview preferred but not required
• A working knowledge of U.S. GAAP as applied to consolidation, foreign currency, non-controlling interests, and intercompany transactions (including intercompany debt and investments in subsidiaries)
• Experience in a global manufacturing, multi-entity and multi-currency environment
• A strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting software tools, and the ability to communicate and work well with IT personnel to implement changes and improvements
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs effectively, highly proficient in MS Excel
• High level of integrity, customer service orientation, and the ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks on time with limited supervision
• Executive presence, dynamic interpersonal skills, and an empathetic diplomatic demeanor
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills and a "get it done" approach
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), change management, and numerical/analytical skills
• A strategic, yet focused thinker who can support leaders in developing, articulating and implementing financial reporting processes
• A demonstrated ability to work with team members at all organizational levels and globally to provide guidance and support and to collaboratively drive process improvements