Manager, Accounting

Purpose:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for in-depth analysis and recording of accounting topics that require experience and knowledge to find solutions and ensure the integrity of the financial records. This role will primarily concentrate on non-retail activities within the US operations. Furthermore, this role will act as an interlink between our GBS teams globally along with various business & finance functions in the US. This position will ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and IFRS requirements and act as a trusted point of contact with both internal and external business partners on a regular basis.

 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Support the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement close
• Assist in the preparation of external audit requests and annual internal tax package reporting
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations with analysis to ensure the Company’s financial records are accurate
• Support accurate, on time results reporting to Group Accounting
• Provide accounting perspective and assistance on IT/Business development projects
• Identify, implement, and/or support process improvements in the role’s areas of responsibility, as well as those on the team level
• Collaborate with Global Business Shared Services and Local Accounting on ad hoc accounting projects as required
• Develop process guides for defined areas to ensure standardized execution of tasks
• Provide accounting expertise and support to other business & finance functions here in the US
• Support the sales and margin area on ad hoc projects and requests
• Support the Wholesale sales and margin area and support business partners and GBS
• Support the other Corporate and manufacturing/inventory areas on ad hoc project and requests

 

Key Relationships: 

• Global Business Shared Services
• Financial Planning and Reporting
• Internal and External Auditors
• Tax Team
• Group Accounting
• IT Team

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude and working collaboratively within the team.
• Must be deadline driven, results-oriented, highly responsible and accountable, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be extremely proactive, have strong initiative and be self-motivated. High integrity, ethics and strong values; excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and a high degree of accuracy are all essential.
• Good problem-solving skills; strong decision-making skills; innovative use of IT tools and new technology; and good time management and priority setting skills required.
• Must possess above average oral and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with both financial and operational business partners.

 

• Must have strong accounting and analytical skills
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday. with flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requireing a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Five to seven years’ experience in accounting or finance
• Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Familiarity with SAP and other relevant adidas and industry finance systems/analytical software a major plus
  
  adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account)