Manager, Consolidations

Job-ID: 14604Category: Finance and AdministrationLocation: Metairie, LA, United States; Baton Rouge, LA, United States; Ridgeland, MS, United States; Biloxi, MS, United States; Gulfport, MS, United States; Grand Rapids, MI, United States; Kalamazoo, MI, United States; Detroit, MI, United States; Cleveland, OH, United States; Akron, OH, United States; Cincinnati, OH, United States; Columbus, OH, United States; Chicago, IL, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-04Closes: 2027-11-04Job Summary:The Manager, Consolidations is responsible for the execution and oversight of key corporate accounting activities across a multi-entity organization, with primary responsibility for financial consolidations, elimination entries, intercompany accounting, and related reconciliations. This role helps ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial results by coordinating consolidation activities, reviewing intercompany balances and eliminations, resolving accounting and system issues, and maintaining strong supporting documentation and internal controls. The position manages and develops accounting professionals and partners with corporate and business-unit finance teams to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of consolidation and intercompany processes.Job Duties:Manages the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation activities for domestic and international entities, including review of entity submissions, consolidation adjustments, currency translation, noncontrolling interests, and consolidated financial resultsManages the preparation and documentation of intercompany eliminations, including revenue and expense, receivables and payables, investments and equity, and applicable unrealized intercompany profitsOversees intercompany reconciliations and investigates differences between entities; coordinates with accounting teams to resolve out-of-balance positions and ensure intercompany accounts are reconciled within established close timelinesApplies established intercompany accounting policies, reconciliation standards, settlement procedures, and close requirements and assists in identifying opportunities to improve or standardize those processesReviews consolidation and elimination journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, and supporting schedules for completeness, accuracy, appropriate support, and compliance with company policy and U.S. GAAPCoordinates assigned activities of the close calendar, monitor dependencies and outstanding items, escalates issues a applicable, and ensure reporting deadlines are metReviews consolidation results and performs variance, trend, and reasonableness analyses to identify unusual activity, potential errors, or incomplete consolidation and elimination entriesAssists with internal and external audit requests related to consolidations, eliminations, intercompany balances, foreign currency matters, and related controls and supporting documentationMaintains effective internal controls and documentation over assigned consolidation and elimination processes and assists with the identification and remediation of control or process deficienciesAssists management with special projects, accounting research, system enhancements, organizational changes, and other corporate accounting initiatives as neededOther duties as requiredSupervisory ResponsibilitiesRecruits, coaches, and develops accounting team members; establishes clear objectives, provides ongoing feedback, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementMonitors and provide performance feedback of team members throughout the performance yearEnsures all team members are effectively trained on systems and processes related to the Finance DepartmentAssists team members with prioritization of workload, communications, etc. and delegates work assignments to team members as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:EducationBachelor’s degree required; focus in Accounting or Finance preferredExperienceSeven (7) or more years of progressive accounting experience, requiredTwo (2) or more years of management experience, preferredExperience performing or managing financial consolidations in a complex, multi-entity environment, preferredStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidated reporting, foreign currency matters, and intercompany accounting, preferredExperience with large ERP systems and consolidation or financial close platforms, preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s)CPA, preferredSoftwareProficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, requiredOracle and One Stream financial system experience, preferredAdvanced Excel and data-analysis skills, requiredLanguage(s)N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDisplays superior verbal and written communication skillsCapable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levelsStrong ownership mindset with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reportingAbility to translate complex accounting matters into clear, practical guidance for accounting and nonaccounting stakeholdersSound judgment, professional skepticism, and effective problem-solving skillsProven ability to prioritize competing demands, lead through change, and influence across functions and organizational levelsCollaborative and inclusive leadership style with a track record of developing high-performing teamsIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $95,000 - $125,000Maryland Range: $95,000 - $125,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $125,000About the companyAt BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more!*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vetsClick here to find out more!