Manager, Global Accounting & Intercompany

The primary responsibilities of the Global Accounting & Intercompany department are to obtain an understanding of current company-wide accounting/finance policies, ownership and maintenance of accounting guidance, thresh holds and cutoff while driving standardization and synergies. Overall goal of this position which is focused on Sales & Rebates is to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Company’s sales, while ensuring best practices and consistent improvement. The job responsibilities associated with these core tasks are outlined below:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

(1) Obtain an understanding of current global Accounting/Finance policies and procedures related to sales & rebates:

• Work with the SBS, operations teams and business unit teams to gather and centralize procedure and policy
• Work on standardization of policy and processes 
• Ensure the Company’s internal controls around sales & rebates are documented, proper and adhered to
• Act as the Business Process Owner for all sales & rebates accounting procedures and practices, including understanding and application of ASC 606-Revenue Recognition
• Design and implement standard SW sales & rebates accounting procedures and practices
• Support efforts of policy/procedure changes and consistent improvement

(2) Ensure overall accuracy of the customer rebate balances on the Company’s balance sheet:

• Balance sheet reconciliation integrity
• Ensuring reconciling items identified are followed up in a timely manner and cleared
• Best practices are followed and applied
• Lead discussions and partner with Sales & Rebates related Accounting/Finance management teams to guide them on policy changes and updates

(3) Work with the SBS Sales & Rebates team on but not limited to:

• Provide recommendations to SBS and the business on process improvement ideas
• Automation and standard calculations when able
• Review of new customer contracts as they occur 
• Ensure best practices with sales accounting for transfers between sites and intercompany

(4) Collaborate with the Global Finance Policy team with ongoing review and validation of Accounting/Finance policies specific for sales & rebates:

• Assist in developing an ongoing review and validation process for sales & rebates policies
• Ensure policies are reviewed, validated, and approved on a recurring basis for sales & rebates
• Ensure policies are readily available and the finance teams are aware
• Connecting operational procedures with Finance policy
• Partner with other departments to update sales & rebates policies for new accounting areas, policy changes, etc. 
• Identify opportunities to streamline company-wide global policies

(5) 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

- Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or auditing. 
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Ability to research accounting guidance
• Ability to review contracts and needed accounting treatment
• Experience with sales accounting
• 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:

• Comprehension, application, and research of  accounting concepts and trends
• Experience in maintaining key controls to ensure compliance with SOX and other organizational standards
• Application of data and statistical methods to gain insights and make informed decisions in financial management. Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data. 
• Aptitude to effectively engage stakeholders and change others' attitudes, behaviors, and decisions towards achieving desired outcomes through communication and engagement strategies. It involves stro