Associate Director - Close and Consolidation Process Integration

Associate Director - Close and Consolidation Process Integration

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include: This role is an Associate Director-level integration and transformation role accountable for enterprise process design, cross-functional alignment and implementation of the combined company close and consolidation model. The role will build durable internal capability, support transaction-specific execution and reduce reliance on external consultants for future-state consolidation process design.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES · Own the functional design and integration roadmap for the combined company close, consolidation and management reporting processes following the Kenvue acquisition. · Serve as the senior Controllership process lead across Corporate Controllership, GBS, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Controls, DTS and the Integration Management Office. · Translate transaction, legal entity, reporting and operating model decisions into executable close calendars, consolidation procedures, ownership models, controls and implementation plans. · Provide Associate Director-level judgment, prioritization and issue resolution across interdependent workstreams with enterprise-wide reporting implications.

FUTURE-STATE CLOSE AND CONSOLIDATION PROCESS DESIGN · Lead the design of the future-state close and consolidation process for the combined company, including calendars, reporting packages, consolidation entries, intercompany processes, ownership, review and escalation protocols. · Define how Kenvue entities, reporting units and business structures transition into K-C consolidation and reporting processes through close, stabilization and future-state implementation. · Drive standardization, simplification and harmonization of close activities while maintaining appropriate financial reporting discipline, local requirements and management reporting needs. · Develop practical process designs, decision papers and implementation roadmaps that can be executed by Corporate Controllership, GBS, business finance and technology teams. · Build internal capability and reusable process knowledge to reduce reliance on high-cost external consultants for future-state consolidation design and implementation.

REPORTING, LEGAL ENTITY AND INTERCOMPANY ENABLEMENT · Partner with Tax, Treasury and Legal to translate legal entity rationalization, principal structure and financing decisions into consolidation, intercompany and reporting requirements. · Define reporting hierarchies, consolidation views, ownership changes and related process requirements needed to support the combined enterprise. · Lead functional requirements for historical recasts, comparative reporting, re-segmentation, legal entity changes and other integration-related reporting activities. · Coordinate resolution of complex close and consolidation issues arising from entity migrations, restructuring, divestitures and other portfolio actions.

OPERATING MODEL, CONTROLS AND GOVERNANCE · Design the future division of responsibilities across Corporate Controllership, Business and Regional Finance, GBS, FP&A and DTS, including clear accountability and sustainable handoffs. · Partner with Internal Controls, Internal Audit and external auditors to embed control, documentation and auditability requirements into the future-state process. · Establish governance, decision rights, issue escalation and performance measures for close and consolidation activities. · Ensure process documentation, training and knowledge transfer support effective transition into business-as-usual operations.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTION · Lead cross-functional teams and workstreams through process design, testing, implementation, stabilization and transition. · Provide executive-ready updates on design decisions, delivery risks, dependencies and readiness to senior Finance leadership. · Challenge process complexity and consultant-led solutions where a simpler, controlled and scalable internal design is available. · Mentor team members and develop internal close and consolidation expertise across the organization.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required Qualifications · 12+ years of experience in controllership, consolidation, financial reporting, close transformation or post-acquisition finance integration in a large, complex organization. · Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-wide close and consolidation process design, operating model change or significant finance transformation programs. · Deep understanding of consolidation accounting, intercompany processes, reporting structures, close governance, internal controls and audit expectations; CPA/CA or equivalent qualification preferred. · Ability to convert complex transaction and operating model decisions into practical processes, clear accountabilities and executable implementation plans. · Proven ability to influence senior leaders, resolve cross-functional issues and drive execution without direct ownership of all resources. · Strong executive communication, structured problem solving and change leadership skills, with the ability to operate independently in ambiguity. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​ ​ Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see

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For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Hybrid Grade 7, grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

Salary Range: 157,720 – 194,760 USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Dallas, TX, USA

Additional Locations

Chicago Commercial Center, Knoxville Office, Roswell Building 400

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time