Manager, Accounting – Corporate Reporting & Consolidations
Valvoline Inc. · Lexington, KY · 1 mo ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
About the role
The Manager, Accounting – Corporate Reporting & Consolidations is a key member of the Corporate Accounting team, responsible for leading the company’s consolidation processes and supporting corporate financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of consolidated financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the team, setting priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring strong execution across core corporate accounting and consolidation responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation process, including ownership of the close calendar and adherence to close deadlines
- Oversee corporate accounting activities including journal entry review, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and consolidation adjustments
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and fluctuation analysis to support internal and external reporting
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data within the SAP S/4HANA consolidation process
- Execute and monitor SOX controls and corporate accounting procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
- Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and regional accounting teams to ensure consistent financial reporting treatment across entities
- Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives to enhance close and reporting efficiency and accuracy
- Provide guidance on technical accounting considerations impacting consolidation and corporate accounting
- Support projects including acquisitions, integrations, and organizational changes impacting financial reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or large corporate environment preferred)
- Strong experience with financial consolidations and corporate accounting
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, including consolidation and intercompany accounting
- Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment
- Experience with SAP, specifically S/4HANA and Group Reporting, strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication, cross-functional partnership, and people leadership skills
Qualifications
- CPA or equivalent professional certification
- Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency, or global organizations
- Exposure to external (SEC) reporting processes
- Experience with automation or process improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- HSA and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) Incentive opportunity
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Pay
Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM