Corporate Accounting Leader

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for Corporate areas including a portion of Doors.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses while maintaining a thorough understanding of the financial reporting structure.
• Oversee accounting activities supporting Corporate areas and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Serve as the accounting lead for complex areas including derivatives, capital market transactions, pensions, stock compensation, foreign currency, complex energy transactions, incentive programs, investments and other significant accounting matters.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses and position papers for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Provide accounting guidance and recommendations to business partners and leadership.
• Partner with external specialists and service providers to support accounting conclusions, valuations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee preparation and facilitate review of specialized financial statement disclosures including EPS, debt, pension/other post-employment benefits, derivatives and other related footnotes.
• Support the external reporting team during quarterly and annual 10-Q/10-K activities, ensuring accurate and compliant disclosures.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, accounting guidance, and recommendations to business leaders and senior management.
• Partner with finance, accounting, and operational leaders to address business and accounting challenges.
• Support acquisition integration activities and the implementation of accounting processes for newly acquired businesses.
• Represent the accounting function as a member of the Compensation Governance Committee.
• Represent the accounting function as a member of the Global Pension Governance Committee in order to assess accounting implications on proposed transactions.
• Establish forecasts for applicable Corporate areas as needed and coordinate with Corporate FP&A.
• Support IT implementations for the transition and design of new systems for applicable Corporate areas.
• Build strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders including Finance, HR, Legal, Treasury, Sourcing, and other functional areas to support business objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with multinational organizations or Big 4 public accounting firms.
• 7+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, global accounting processes, and internal controls.
• Experience using large ERP systems, reporting tools, and other forms of technology.
• Demonstrated technical accounting research skills and experience evaluating accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to challenge and influence others constructively.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and drive continuous improvement.