Manager, Global Finance Policy

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS                                  

The primary responsibilities of the Global Finance Policy department are to obtain an understanding of current company-wide accounting/finance policies, assess current policies for opportunities to streamline and compliance with accounting standards, prepare formal documentation for updated policies, publish policies for company-wide enforcement, and establish an ongoing review and validation process. The job responsibilities associated with these core tasks are outlined below:

Obtain an understanding of current global Accounting/Finance policies

• Drive discussions with global Accounting and Finance teams to obtain an understanding of current policies, including policies due to local statutory requirements
• Analyze current policy documentation and other relevant documents
• Document current global finance policies for assessment

Analyze current global Accounting/Finance policies and identify potential areas of improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline company-wide global policies
• Assess current global policies for adherence to accounting standards, including understanding of where local requirements may differ from US GAAP or where non-GAAP approaches have been taken
• Perform analysis on potential policy changes/non-GAAP items, including, assessment of materiality, reporting and presentation impacts
• Lead discussions with various Accounting/Finance management teams to obtain buy-in on suggested policy changes

Draft and publish updated Accounting/Finance policies

• Establish go-forward policy template and repository
• Draft updated policies, including documentation of local/regional nuances, non-GAAP items, etc. 
• Distribute policies for approval across stakeholder groups and lead final discussions, including those with internal/external audit
• Maintain materials and analyses utilized to support the updated policies
• Assist other departments with initial enforcement of the updated policies

Oversee ongoing review and validation of Accounting/Finance policies

• Assist in developing an ongoing review and validation process for policies
• Ensure policies are reviewed, validated, and approved on a recurring basis
• Partner with other departments to update policies for new accounting areas, policy changes, etc.  

Supervise assigned employees, including a focus on staff development

• Delegate tasks as appropriate and provide guidance
• Review work performed and provide constructive feedback
• Complete formal and informal performance appraisals
• Provide opportunities for growth and development

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or auditing. 
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Financial audit experience, including, experience in process documentation, accounting research, etc.
• Familiar with Oracle and global consolidation systems 

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Ability to understand and research accounting matters
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to quickly understand new processes
• Detail-oriented
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to professionally handle highly confidential information
• Commitment to team approach
• Strong desire to learn and continuously improve 

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle and global consolidation systems

Travel 10%

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