About this role
This position is responsible for overseeing the period-end close process and managing the preparation of internal and external financial statements. This position also leads the annual internal control process and functions as the manager for technical accounting issues, including share-based compensation, asset-backed securitization entities and leases. This role is also a critical liaison to sustainability team and responsible for validation of underlying inputs and data included in greenhouse gas reporting.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
(40%) Manage General Ledger Close and Preparation of External Financial Statements and Other Reporting
Coordinate periodic general ledger close process, including close calendar coordination with accounting and information technology; execute key internal controls related to review of manual journal entries and reconciliation of ERP to consolidation systemOversee senior financial analyst responsible for consolidations and eliminations and technical accounting areas (equity, investments)Coordinate and review senior financial analyst preparation of public financial statements (Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s and 8-K press releases) in accordance with GAAP; support external audit processMaintain appropriate internal controls and adhere to Company policy and procedures. Ensure there are no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, as defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Ensure compliance with SEC requirements and new accounting standards during quarterly reviewsReview, analyze and document balance sheet and cash flow fluctuationsParticipate in period review meetings with Accounting Managers and other finance team members
(20%) Supervise Accounting for Leases and Asset-Backed Securitization Entities
Oversee the senior accountant responsible for lease accounting including validation of operating versus finance lease test, lease rollforward and quarterly business reviewsManage accounting for asset-backed securitization entities, including subsidiary financial statement audits
(10%) Prepare Accounting and Analysis for Equity-based Compensation
Prepare accounting and internal controls for technical accounting areas, including share-based compensation expense and tax impact of equity-based compensationReview senior financial analyst preparation of weighted average diluted share count and earnings per share
(5%) Advise leadership on new or technical accounting issues
Research and provide recommendations to leadership regarding the impacts of new accounting or disclosure requirements, and perform benchmarking assessment of peer disclosures
(10%) Validate Inputs to Generate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data
Assess primary data for accuracy and completeness and apply estimation methods to fill any gapsOutline and track data collection needs according to policies and controlsEngage as tactical liaison between financial reporting and ESG teams
(15%) Special Projects/Other
Function as finance liaison with other departments such as HR, Investor Relations, Legal and CommunicationsSupport review of annual proxy, including Pay versus Performance Disclosures annual reports, etc.Other special projects Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance; CPA required5+ years in accounting and reporting (public accounting audit experience strongly preferred)Strong management skills and experience as well as strong knowledge of financial accounting systems; Hyperion a plusSignificant experience with consolidations, financial statement preparation, SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Benefits:
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus