Financial Analyst, Reporting & Consolidations
McLean, MD - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
The positionis responsible forassistingwith the preparation of the annual and quarterly U.S. GAAPconsolidatedfinancial statements of Mars Incorporated and its subsidiarieswith a focus on theperiodicconsolidations process and accounting. These responsibilities include collectingevaluatingand analyzing financial information from decentralized Mars business units and other corporate finance functionsandtheperiodic review of business submissions for the periodic consolidation.The position will supportthe preparationoffinancial statements and documentation to support consolidation adjustments and financial statement footnotes. This position will support theConsolidations Leadalong with Managers of External Reporting in the continued improvement over quality of data collected from business units. Improving the end-to-end processes and procedures followed in the preparation of the Companys financial statements developing instructions and other communications with business units andmaintaininga detailed calendar for the U.S. GAAP close role supports the periodic close and consolidation process including unit support journal entriesanalysisand all company financialstatementand related debt covenant compliance requirements are completed in advance of reporting deadlines.
What are we looking for
Minimum of aBachelors degree in Accountingand licensed CPA.
2-4 years of experience in the audit division
1-2 years of experience in industry external reporting.
Experience inworking with external auditors and consultants.
A global mindset and interest. The ability to understand country/region specific differences worldwide from a business and cultural perspective.
Experience working with consolidation systems
Intermediate to advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel andproficiencyin other Office products including Word and PowerPoint
Whatwill beyour key responsibilities
Generating reports from various financial systems to gather datafor preparing the annual and quarterly U.S. GAAP financial statements for Mars Incorporatedand supporting the overall Mars Incorporated periodic close and consolidation process.
Supporting the periodic close and consolidation process including unit support journal entriesanalysisand reporting
Assisting with the U.S. GAAP quarterly close process and calendar. This includes assisting with the preparation of financial statements footnotes schedules to support the financial statements audit committeeschedulesandthe varianceanalysis. Project scheduling and tracking of progress including updating the calendar ona timelybasis to track progress and meet deadlines iscritical.
Assist theConsolidations Leadand Financial Reporting Team in collaborating with external auditors throughout the year toidentifyall information needed tofacilitatethe preparation and audit of the financial statements and to address efficiencies that may be gained in the audit process.
Assisting with documentation around all processes procedures and controls related to the U.S. GAAP close and consolidation process.
Assisting with responses to Business Unit accounting questions and working with Business Units to drive quality and process improvements.
Assist with special projects for technical accounting and external reporting.
Work closely with the Technical Accounting group to develop process changesto meet new accounting guidance as interpreted by the Technical Accounting group. Communication of process changes to decentralized business units onappropriate treatmentof transactions for management reporting and U.S. GAAP should be coordinate with the Technical Accounting and Special Projects manager.
What can you expect from Mars
Work with over 170000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where we are striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 101120.00 - USD 139040.00Required Experience:
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