Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

 

Let’s be unstoppable together!

 

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

 

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

Circana is currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join the international team in our headquarter controller group. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations for various domestic and international responsibilities, while maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial information and ensuring appropriate controls and compliance processes are followed.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in completing the monthly financial accounting close process.
• Supports external financial reporting including MD&A and related supporting documents.
• Ensures Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance.
• Performs accounting research and document related position memorandums, supporting internal management reporting.
• Performs balance sheet and income statement financial analyses, reviewing/analyzing profit & Loss statements for assigned divisions/roll-up functions.
• Completes balance sheet account reconciliations, supporting annual financial audits, proactively taking on special projects/ad hoc analyses, and performing other assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Manages lease queries to ensure subsidiary reporting compliance under ASC842.
• Performs variance analyses by reviewing the balance sheet and income statements for significant, unusual, or unexpected variances, and research variances to identify root causes.
• Assists in completing the monthly close process while ensuring that all accounting entries for assigned areas are timely, accurate, and comply with GAAP.
• Ensures international monthly results are reconciled, reviewed, and have appropriate supporting documentation.
• Supports the annual financial audit and prepares work papers for external auditors.

 

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• CPA certification required.
• 3 - 5 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in the technology and service industries.
• ”Big Four” accounting firm experience is preferred.
• In-depth working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player; ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to manage projects to timely completion.
• Previous experience with supporting an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system initiative as a Controller’s Group representative is a plus.
• Previous experience with Workday Adaptive Insights is a plus.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office Suite applications.

 

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of