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The high-profile position reports to the VP & Global Controller and will be responsible for preparation of monthly financial reporting and MD&A, accounting policy research, and certain general ledger accounting in the North America Region, and certain International holding companies.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and shareholders’ equity statement.
• Drafting and supporting quarterly financial statements, MD&A, and annual report as well as covenant compliance certificate for filing with the lenders.
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures for certain holding company entities.  
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations within Blackline.
• Consolidation and close of our international organization in our consolidation software, Adaptive, including reviewing Intercompany activity is in balance and eliminated.
• Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies.
• Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget.
• Identify areas of improvement and automation efficiency, including documenting and perform testing of internal controls within the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist with external audit preparation, including providing and reviewing schedules and support.
• Assist and support the FP&A team in preparation of the Budget and forecast.
• Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, automation projects, and other process improvements. 
• Other projects as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
• CPA designation preferred
• 8+ years accounting/finance experience.
• Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system a plus.
• Public accounting and consumer products industry experience preferred.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English.  Spanish speaking skills is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.