Consolidations Manager
Description
Responsible for ensuring that all local site finance teams comply with the company Monthly Financial Reporting policy. Manage the overall consolidation process and maintain the Corporate consolidation system. Oversee the preparation of the consolidation and disclosure schedules to support quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors. Responsible for ensuring that all site financial statements comply with US GAAP and company Finance Policies. Integrate acquired businesses into the Corporate consolidation system. Prepare various financial analyses and present such information to senior and executive management. Assist corporate staff in the preparation of tax accounting, planning and other compliance matters.
• Prepare and communicate the monthly financial reporting calendar
• Supervise Consolidation Staff Accountant and prepare the monthly global consolidated financial statements and related consolidating disclosure schedules needed for internal and external reporting and disclosures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Regular interaction and consultation with local site finance teams concerning general ledger, consolidation accounting and reporting matters (to ensure financial statements submitted to Corporate Finance comply with US GAAP requirements and company Finance Policies and procedures).
• Maintain the Corporate consolidation system and conduct training with local site finance teams to enhance the effective and efficient use of the system, as necessary.
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet and P&L reviews and submit to Controller for review and presentation to executive management and external auditors.
• Assist the Group Controller with other special analysis as required.
• Conduct monthly departmental flash reviews
Desired Experience
CPA is required.
o Minimum of 7 years of experience in consolidation positions, preferably at publicly traded companies. PLUS at least 4 years Big 4 experience.
o Strong computer and Excel skills are also required.
o The ability to multi-task in a fast paced accounting environment and performs functions such as the creation and maintenance of complex spreadsheets, account analyses and reconciliations.
o This individual must be highly detail oriented and skilled with a PC and software packages (COGNOS experience highly desired).
o Must have working knowledge of financial reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to publicly traded companies
o Good planning, management, and communications skills are required.
Location
Southern NJ
Compensation
$90,000 to $120,000
