Job Title: Manager, Corporate AccountingDepartment: FinanceReports To (Title): Senior Director, Assistant ControllerLocation(s): Norwalk, CT (Hybrid)GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:The Manager, Corporate Accounting will be responsible for overseeing areas related to the financial reporting requirements for a multi-national, multi-currency consolidation. A principal responsibility will be to ensure the quality and timeliness of financial reporting throughout the organization, including processes and business results analysis.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create, post or review journal entries in the SAP and HFM financial systems
Review general ledger monthly in assigned areas to ensure accuracy of postings and adjust as required
Reconcile certain general ledger accounts
Understand and analyze company financial performance as it relates to internal (management) and external (public) monthly and quarterly reporting
Create financial statements and footnote support for inclusion in public and regulatory filings
Manage the Company’s impairment testing process of indefinite-lived and long-lived assets
Assist with reporting related to legal entity transactions and reorganizations including divestitures and acquisitions
Review annual financial statements for statutory reporting of subsidiaries, including reviewing statutory financial data filing reconciling items for appropriateness
Support system testing and process changes related to ERPs, including go-lives
Collaborate with IT, Global Business Services and other functions on process change management related to better efficiency and accountability including other financial system integrations with SAP reporting
Communicate with business unit personnel and other functions on reporting efficiencies, including consistency of use of SAP dimensions and visibility of financial data in HFM as well as key SAP reports
Redesign month-end close processes to simplify and speed the close
Oversee process improvement projects, including updates to policies and procedures
Execute income statement analysis in partnership with Business Planning and Forecasting Department, developing budgets, tracking expenses, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, internal control procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles
Work with internal and external auditors on document requests
Participate in special projects as requested by management
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly motivated, independent self-starter with a commitment to quality and integrity
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid interpersonal and supervisory skills
Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize
Ability to collaborate with other departments to support overall finance department and company goals, initiatives, and directives
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and ensure work is properly allocated to meet deadlines required
Maintain organized and detailed files documenting accounting issues, processes, and procedures
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, Accounting degree preferred, CPA preferred
Minimum 7 years accounting experience and familiarity with areas of multi-national financial reporting and multi-currency consolidations, SEC reporting, public company experience a must
Experience working in a consumer-packaged goods (CPG), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and/or consumer durables industry strongly preferred
A strong background in leading roles developing internal and external working relationships as well as experience with audit firm communications
Solid understanding of general ledger systems and foreign currency translation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel is a must
Prior SAP, Blackline, Hyperion Financial Management experience is a plus
SUPERVISION: N/APHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : NoneWORKING CONDITIONS: Office position that at times requires overtime and weekend work, light travel at times may be requiredThe Connecticut pay range for this position is from $120,000-130,000. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.