Key Responsibilities

·         Preparation and review of various month-end close activities, including timely preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations

·         Prompt response to provide additional support for preliminary month-end financial review and flux explanations at the request of supervisors

·         Ensure collaboration with the accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close

·         Mentor and develop staff with collaborative approach establishing accountabilities, objectives, priorities and monitoring/evaluating results

·         Continually evaluate and optimize month-end close processes to deliver process automation and improved accuracy.

·         Participates in the preparation and review of internal controls and the corresponding policies and procedures that improve the overall operation and reduce risks of the business.

·         Coordinate with other team members within our department to ensure accuracy of the financial account balances

·         Partner with and liaison with other departments on analyzing financial balances, problem resolution, and strategic business initiatives

·         Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications / Characteristics

·         Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively communicate to all levels of an organization when necessary

·         Ability to coordinate and work within a team in a hybrid environment

·         Demonstrated background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX

·         Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines timely accurately in a high pace environment

·         Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

·         Hands-on, detail-oriented individual with the ability to see the big picture

·         Desire to work in a complex, large scale accounting and finance environment

·         The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally

·         Uncompromising commitment to diligence, rigor and excellence

·         Firm, assertive, and non-abrasive style that engenders collaboration and loyalty

·         Desire to grow in to a position that helps lead peers and plays an instrumental role in employee growth and development

·         Advanced computer skills for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and up to date skills for ERP, EPM and DB systems

Other Key Relationships

·         Financial Reporting

·         Internal Audit and External Audit

·         Divisional Controllers

·         Treasury

·         Divisional & Business Team Leadership

Ideal Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA track preferred

·         3-5+ years of previous experience in accounting roles – public accounting experience a plus

·         Understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations

·         Fintech, financial, technology sector/industry experience a plus

·         Interest with process improvement and IT system implementation projects