Senior Internal Reporting Finance Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Internal Reporting Finance Manager role is a leadership role within the Regional Finance team. This role will be responsible for managing and overseeing the preparation of standalone financial statements of Holcim, supervising the compilation of parent financial statements and MD&A, M&A support, and various financial planning and analysis at the North American level.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Financial Audit & Accounting: Coordinating and managing external audits and hard close reviews of Holcim North American operations. Leading the preparation of Holcim financial statements and notes disclosures and getting the same audited from the external auditor. Providing accounting policy expertise for Holcim (US), Holcim (Canada), and Aggregates Industries US as per HARP (Holcim Accounting and Reporting Policies). Supporting regional FP&A team with the ad hoc reporting requirements. Helps in the compilation of parents' financial statements and MD&A for the parent.
• Statutory/Standalone Financial Statements: Review of financial statements under relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements (US GAAP & SEC). Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial reporting, and collaborating closely with auditors to provide necessary documentation and support during audit processes.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Leading due diligence work required for M&A. Directing acquisition accounting including the preparation of purchase price accounting and supporting documentation for auditors (i.e. Support for goodwill on acquisitions).
• Leadership Responsibilities: Provide technical guidance and training, learning and development opportunities, coaching and mentorship, and overall leadership including day-to-day management and support.
• Ad Hoc Requirements: Managing special projects like restructuring programs accounting, new ASC implementations, etc. Researching and preparing technical accounting memos on issues such as joint control, pension, impairment, acquisition accounting, etc. under US GAAP guidance. Working on benchmarking exercise by comparing the KPIs and reported figures of Holcim against competitors in North America.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Business with a major in accounting and finance

Required Work Experience:

• 10-15 years of accounting and financial management experience with increasing responsibility
• 5-10 years of supervisory and leadership experience. Strong and demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, including controls and standards.

Required Training/Certifications: Preferred CPA or equivalent recognized accounting

Required Computer and Software Skills:

• Experienced with MS Office, Google Suite
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications
• Systems knowledge and interest are important to effectively utilize/leverage the SAP system

Travel Requirements: 20%

 

Additional Requirements:

• US GAAP and SEC knowledge and demonstrated financial/business analysis/cost control skills
• Self-starting, flexible, and responsive; able to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks/assignments within specified deadlines
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills through the coaching and development of finance/audit staff. Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, as well as internal and external customers
• Effective planning and organizational skills (balancing multiple tasks and assignments within specified deadlines including the ability to articulate project status to the supervisor, other team members, and customers)
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and disco