Financial Reporting and Analysis - Palmolive, CO - Georgia IT Inc.

Financial Reporting and Analysis
Palmolive, CO
Full-Time
Salary + Benefits
The Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis position, located in our New York headquarters, requires an experienced CPA capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced organization. This position is responsible for the preparation and analysis of a wide variety of financial and other reports including quarterly SEC filings, the annual report, and the proxy statement. The successful candidate must be highly analytical and detailed, with a high aptitude for problem-solving, as well as possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the preparation and analysis of a wide variety of financial and other external reports including SEC filings i.e., 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings. Determine appropriate accounting for transactions and advise senior management on a variety of technical accounting and business issues
• Co-lead preparation of financial material to be used in communications to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and senior management covering accounting issues to enable decision making
• Preparation and analysis of benefit plan financial statements, i.e. 11-K and ERISA financial statements
• Stay abreast of developments in accounting and reporting guidance including new accounting pronouncements issued by the SEC and/or FASB and evaluate ate impact on financial statements, IT systems, and business processes
• Update the Company's financial and accounting policies as needed and assist the Divisions and Internal Audit in the application and adherence to the policies
• Co-lead in the preparation and presentation of various financial reporting and accounting topics to senior management
• Responsibility for certain areas of Global Accounting for Pensions, Stock Options, Derivative Instruments, and Income Taxes.

Your Experience Includes:

• BS in Accounting required; Masters's degree preferred;
• CPA required;
• 8-10 years of relevant experience required, including SEC reporting experience within the last two years;
• Experience in a public accounting environment required (preferably a Big 4-public accounting environment) with experience in serving multinational clients and/or consumer products or manufacturing industry preferred;
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations required.

Characteristics for Success in This Role:

• Ability to formulate positions on accounting issues with senior management and external auditors;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity;
• Ability to execute and follow through to completion and documentation;
• High attention to detail and strong organization skills;
• Ability to function independently and effectively in a self-directed environment;
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization;
• Strong leadership, team building, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Google Suite of tools;
• Ability to be promoted to increased levels of responsibility in different parts of the global finance organization.