Lead Technical Accountant
Hanover, PA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Lead Accountant to join our this role youll assist with complex accounting and financial reporting including consolidations of US and international entities with an emphasis on improving the use of our EPM systems. This role will be responsible for assisting with the interpretation and application of accounting standards as well as supporting the preparation of the quarterly consolidated external reporting package annual consolidated audit report and annual review reports for subsidiaries. This role will partner closely with finance leadership US and international subsidiary financial reporting teams corporate Treasury and Tax departments and external audit partners. This will be a multi-faceted role that will focus on consolidations international reporting and technical accounting while ensuring the accuracy of consolidated reports delivered by EPM systems. The focus of this role could shift over time as it will support the Controller and other department leadership on high priority and high visibility tasks and projects. The expectation is that the ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge or relevant experience in some key areas but will have the desire and ability to learn other areas on the job with high-level guidance provided by department leadership.
In-Office Requirement:
Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance Legal ERP/EPM System teams and International Accounting partners to provide accounting guidance and optimize our month-end financial close processes and quarter-end consolidation processes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to gather relevant information and ensure accurate and timely completion of external reporting
Communicate and summarize technical accounting findings and proposed solutions to management and participate in discussions with external auditors
Analyze upcoming USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards in partnership with department leadership and external auditor determine the impact on the company and participate in the implementation process
Prepare and review audited financial statements and footnotes for accuracy and completeness ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Participate in the process of preparing consolidated financial statements and external financial reporting package to meet quarterly requirements
Participate in the design development testing and validation of new or upgraded systems and related processes
Participate in task/project groups across departmental lines by communicating accounting and financial reporting processes and needs
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts to act as a resource for inquiries and problem resolution
Supervisory and/or Management Responsibility:
This role will supervise up to two employees
Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
7 years of public accounting and/or private industry experience including exposure to consolidations
Public accounting/audit experience required
Previous experience with a national public accounting firm is preferred
A relevant Masters Degree (e.g. Accounting or MBA) CPA or a demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex accounting issues is preferred
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Quick learner able to learn new systems and processes and apply those skills going forward on a consistent basis
Strong level of attention to detail and accuracy of information able to grasp accounting and finance concepts quickly and apply those concepts (not simply repeat a process) going forward on a consistent basis
Ability to work independently or on small team projects with limited supervision
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both internal and external contacts regarding complex financial information
Ability to summarize issues and present findings clearly and concisely to finance leaders
Demonstrated ability to coach train and guide teammates in the application of GAAP and accounting rules
Experience with EPM systems (e.g. HFM FCCS EPBCS) is a plus
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. PeopleSoft or Oracle Fusion) is a plus
Exposure to cross-functional work with IT departments (e.g. financial systems implementations or upgrades) is a plus
Core Competencies:
- Build relationships
- Develop people
- Lead change
- Inspire Others
- Think critically
- Communicate clearly
- Create Accountability
Benefits Overview:
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections plan or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:
- Medical dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid Short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Time Off/Leave (PTO Allegis Group Paid Family Leave Parental Leave)
Salary Range:
$90600 - $135800
The position is bonus eligible
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors including qualifications skills relevant experience job knowledge geographic location internal equity and other pertinent job-related factors.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability please email Lauren Lara at or call for other accommodation options.
About Company
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