Audit Compliance Accountant III

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for ensuring that the business functions comply with internal policies, external regulatory requirements and accepted accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS). This role supports month-end close, prepares and validates regulatory and management reporting, designs and test internal controls, coordinates audit activities and drives remediation and process improvements to mitigate financial and compliance risk.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Designated LICS Champion for the company. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks and policies to strengthen financial controls, reduce risk of misstatement and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments of accounting and operations processes to identify compliance gaps, quantify risk exposure, and recommend prioritized remediation and process improvements.
• Lead or support testing cycles, including producing objective evidence, executing walkthroughs and control tests, documenting results in compliance tools and presenting findings to Finance Controller and audit committees.
• Drive remediation projects end to end for identified control deficiencies including root cause analysis, action plan development, stakeholder coordination, timelines and tracking completion to reduce audit findings recurrence.
• Support external auditors during external audits. Prepare control narratives, flowcharts, control matrices and test plans when needed. Manage remediation activities to close control deficiencies.
• Regulatory & Compliance Designated Compliance Champion for the company. Execute month-end accounting tasks related to compliance accounts if needed including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and ensuring entries conform to accounting principles and company policy.
• Prepare, review and deliver recurring regulatory and compliance reports on time and with high accuracy for internal and external stakeholders. Serve as primary business partner to internal audit and external auditors – coordinate requests, provide supporting schedules, walk-throughs of processes and controls and drive remediation plans to resolution.
• Maintain accurate data points on Compliance topics. Assess gift reporting. Maintain accounting systems user setups (Basware, Concur etc).
• Financial Integrity Owner of the governance, risk and compliance module within the ERP system. Ensure Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and quarterly review are completed. Ensure all fraud attempts are properly reported to Group, and all cases are reviewed to ensure proper procedures are in place. Lead compliance trainings mandated by Group. Ensure compliance topics are properly communicated across the organization.

Experience Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience required. Mix of public & corporate accounting preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a strong team player. Capable of working independently, juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and Database knowledge a plus. Proficiency with ERP systems and SAP experience highly preferred. Solid knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks. Strong accounting fundamentals in GAAP/IFRS. Audit experience highly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a strong team player.
• Capable of working independently, juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and Database knowledge a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and SAP experience highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Strong accounting fundamentals in GAAP/IFRS.
• Audit experience highly preferred.

Education

• BS in Accounting or related field required.
• Master’s degree required.
• CPA or CMA required.

Total Rewards

Compensation: $81,316 - $105,743 + bonus

To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards

Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.