Sr Financial Associate - Trade Finance

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently seeking a fulltime Sr Financial Associate for the US Sales Finance team in El Segundo CA. This role is a key member of the customer business team demonstrating ownership of the business as well as managing all financial aspects of Mattels relationship with the nations largest retailers. The position reports into a Sr. Manager Sales Finance.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Process and manage customer deductions by validating claims and ensuring proof of performance is sufficient
• Research audit claims for validity
• Ensure customer deduction issues are reconciled and solved timely
• Work closely with the Sales team to coordinate support on deductions and resolve customer issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with top customers and effectively communicate with them to resolve any discrepancies or disputes.
• Work cross functionally with Sales Directors FP&A Accounting Controllers office and Marketing
• Work to reduce aged AR and ensure timely repayments from customers.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain accurate records for internal and external auditors
• Maintain the Trade Promotion Management system to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of promotions and deductions.
• Process the yearend accrual and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate financial statements

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• BA/BS (Finance/Accounting preferred) or equivalent work experience
• 3 years work experience preferably in a fastmoving consumer goods company & commercial experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel proficiency a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• High degree of initiative drive confidence and resilience ability to develop the team against a multiyear agenda
• Flexible and teamwork oriented

The base hourly rate for this position is between $43.46 and $50.00 per hour 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs comprehensive benefits and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels FisherPrice American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels awardwinning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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