Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Reporting (Interim)

Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide.  Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer.

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission!

By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour (“WGT”). “Modern Golf” is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf. For more information, regarding our brands please visit https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com.

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting Systems (Interim), is responsible for management reporting consolidation and financial systems administration. This position requires a technical expert with advanced data management skills to lead day-to-day operations with a small team of supporting analysts. Consolidation responsibilities include data loading, P&L aggregation, and expense allocations of actual financial results and financial planning submissions. Complete, accurate, and timely delivery is imperative for comprehensive management reporting and informed decision-making. Financial systems administration responsibilities include master data creation and maintenance, monthly roll processes, account authorization management, and servicing end users. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee the global monthly close, monthly forecasting, and annual budget processes, ensuring data integrity within the company’s financial systems.
  • Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data and reports for internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Manage the reconciliation process and ensure reconciliations are performed timely, and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
  • Monitor and maintain controls to safeguard and ensure data integrity and compliance with the company’s reporting policies.
  • Coordinate processes to efficiently manage the monthly close, forecast, and annual budget processes, including developing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures.
  • Conduct a thorough analysis of financial data, investigating variances to support financial reporting accuracy; responsible for validating, troubleshooting, and resolving financial data discrepancies and inaccuracies.
• Serve as a business side administrator of SAP systems, maintaining financial planning and reporting systems.
  • Ensure effective management and maintenance of finance department-related master data and data structures within SAP systems; provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance as needed.
  • Execute ad-hoc analytics to support critical projects and business initiatives.
  • Responsible for extracting data and producing vital financial reports that are accurate, efficient, and easy to update; must be able to merge data from various data sources and reporting systems.
  • Continuously improve tools and reports to help management better understand and plan our business.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the overall financial close process further; implement best practices and solutions for the business.
  • Responsible for high-level projects such as managing changes in reporting system within the corporate accounting and finance groups.
  • Propose innovative solutions to keep the systems efficient and functioning with the highest integrity.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) 

• Experience working in financial planning and management reporting systems.
• Deep understanding of financial close and consolidation processes
• Proficient in data analysis, financial planning, and reporting tools
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, such as SAP or Oracle
• In-depth understanding of financial statements and financial data analysis
• Solid knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively summarize and present financial data and recommendations.
• Technical expertise with the ability to assess system capabilities, identify drawbacks and suggest improvements.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical report specifications