Consolidations Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

A leading global publicly traded organization is seeking a Consolidations Accounting Manager to join its Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the consolidation and close process, supporting technical accounting initiatives, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements, and partnering with finance leadership on key reporting and accounting matters.

This position offers significant exposure to financial reporting, complex accounting transactions, SEC-related support activities, and process improvement initiatives within a large, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process, including preparation and review of corporate-level journal entries and consolidation adjustments.
• Support the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial results, including investigation of significant variances and trends.
• Research and interpret accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP, providing recommendations related to complex accounting matters and business transactions.
• Partner with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment and consistent application of accounting policies.
• Support compliance with internal control requirements and participate in SOX-related initiatives, documentation, and testing activities.
• Lead accounting analyses related to complex areas including restructuring activities, asset impairments, and other non-routine transactions.
• Assist with financial information and supporting schedules used in earnings reporting and other external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical accounting matters, process improvements, and special projects.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating audit requests and supporting documentation.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance on consolidation accounting, reporting processes, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting environments.
• Strong experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Thorough understanding of consolidated financial statements and financial reporting concepts.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, and accounting policy implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, drive process improvements, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring staff and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

\nCompany Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.