Operating under the guidance of the Segment Finance Director the US Accountant plays a pivotal role in facilitating the month-end closing and consolidation cycles. This position acts as a cross-functional collaborator working closely with the broader accounting team Segment Controllership and key departments such as Treasury Legal and HR to ensure financial accuracy across the organization.
This role manages a diverse portfolio of accounting functions specifically focusing on:
Global Consolidations & Intercompany: Overseeing the end-to-end consolidation process including intercompany eliminations system mapping and Hyperion data management.
Treasury Operations: Managing the accounting for debt interest dividends cash reconciliations and hedging activities.
Regional Ledger Management: Coordinating shared accounting activities for business units located in the US and Mexico.
Closing Excellence: Execute monthly closing procedures for cash fixed assets leases accruals and equity.
Reporting & Analytics: Generate precise journal entries perform account reconciliations and provide insightful financial statement analysis.
Process Optimization: Leverage technology and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and shorten the monthly close cycle.
Internal Controls: Maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure full compliance with corporate policies and statutory regulations.
Compliance & Audit: Offer technical support for SEC reporting (including roll-forwards) and serve as a point of contact for external auditors during annual and quarterly reviews.
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA (or equivalent) is highly preferred.
Experience: At least 2-5 years of relevant experience ideally within a large multinational manufacturing firm or a US public company.
Technical Skills: Deep practical knowledge of US GAAP. Proficiency in Oracle/SAP and advanced experience with Hyperion or OneStream is a significant advantage.
Competencies: * Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial trends.
A proactive curious mindset dedicated to continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure fast-paced environment.
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