Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantEdrington's vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin. Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.Salary $94,000 - $117,000 per annum + Annual Bonus 25 days of vacation time - including holiday break from December 25th through 31st Sick leave days and company holidays Health insurance with premiums fully paid by Edrington for employees and dependents Save for retirement and invest in your future - 401(k) retirement plan with company match Additional benefits include life insurance and disability plans, pre-tax benefits, fitness reimbursement program & tuition reimbursement program 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counseling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing Embrace work-life harmony with hybrid working, 26 weeks' paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance and through company eventsEmbrace ExcellenceThe senior accountant will report to the controller and be a key member of the corporate finance team. This role will be responsible for handling general accounting and financial analysis on operations and taking charge of month end/year end closing processes. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and an analytical ability to interpret data. Role requires excellent understanding of different financial accounting systems and practices and the ability to evaluate and diagnose key trends in the business. The ideal candidate needs to be capable of managing multiple priorities and ensuring internal and external deadlines are met. Ideal candidate must be able to communicate clearly with different groups within the company as well as outside of the company. The ideal person will be comfortable working in a lean structure and take initiatives and drive positive process changes across the business.Make an ImpactLead overheads analysis, forecasting and variance reporting across personnel, benefits, travel, office and team costs. Prepare budget, forecast and reporting submissions, including risk, opportunity and bridge analysis. Own distributor margin adjustment reporting and analysis (SEG, BDF, LMF). Provide insights on trade spend effectiveness and marketing investment performance. Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, recharges, cost analysis and reconciliations. Manage POS and merchandising accounting, including warehouse costs, reclassifications and reconciliations. Maintain and manage transfer pricing across actuals, budgets and forecasts. Reconcile US accounts against UK global P&L and investigate accounting variances and issues. Support monthly reporting with balance sheet commentary and financial performance analysis. Analyse shipment, depletion, logistics and selling cost data to support commercial decision-making. Perform ad hoc financial analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and system integrity. Support internal and external audits, GAAP compliance, and sales and use tax reporting. Develop, test and improve financial controls, processes and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support cross-functional projects as required.Your Talent and SkillsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, MBA preferred CPA is preferred Demonstratable experience in mid-large size corporate finance environment or public accounting firm Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Strong background in financial statement planning and analytics required SAP experience is a plus Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel including experience with macros and data manipulation Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment with all levels of the organization Experience building financial statement models from scratch Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills We expect that you are able to demonstrate the leadership standards in your role.We're proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success. Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.