Manager of Consolidations Accounting

About the role

The Manager of Consolidations Accounting role is based in our Franklin Lakes, NJ corporate offices and reports to the Senior Manager of Consolidations in the Corporate Controller’s Group. This position offers broad exposure to leaders (e.g., CAO, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit) across the Company through the corporate reporting processes and the opportunity to collaborate and drive excellence across functions and geographies. You’ll play a key role in shaping and strengthening the accounting-to-report function from an efficiency and effectiveness perspective.

The ideal candidate must have good interpersonal and communication skills, be self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively as well as independently to accomplish responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines will be key to success in this role.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration and require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week for this role.

Responsibilities

• Review consolidated worldwide financial statements, including journal entries, account analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Provide support and oversight to teams globally to build consistent and compliant processes and controls to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support SEC filings and the Annual Report, including financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures.
• Work with tax, treasury, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and provide transaction insights.
• Support external audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with the tax department on legal entity restructuring activities (transfers, liquidations, and mergers) and issue appropriate US GAAP accounting guidance.
• Manage global corporate analysis related to consolidations and eliminations of intercompany inventory and gross profit eliminations.
• Support business acquisitions and divestitures, including providing accounting guidance and system reporting requirements, as well as contributing to deliverables under ongoing transaction service agreements (TSAs).
• Aid regional and business unit finance teams to ensure completeness and consistency of financial data.
• Drive process improvements (e.g., close acceleration) and automation initiatives within the Corporate Controller’s Group and across accounting-to-report teams globally.
• Manage, coach, and develop senior analysts and/or analysts, including goal development, performance review, and timely coaching/feedback.
• Act as a super user for SAP (BPC).
• Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in accounting.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in public accounting and/or within general accounting/consolidations.
• Supervisory experience, whether through direct or indirect leadership of others.
• Experience utilizing a high level of technical accounting knowledge and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements (unless candidate is directly from public accounting).
• Knowledgeable in Continuous Improvement mindset and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Skills

• CPA Certification, or progress toward certification.
• Experience with SAP and BPC.
• Experience with progressive tools, such as Power BI, Alteryx, or ServiceNow.
• Experience in public accounting and/or within general accounting/consolidations at a large multinational and publicly traded company.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Health and Well-being Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Injury Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Long-term care with life insurance
• Other Well-being Resources
  • Anxiety management program
  • Wellness incentives
  • Sleep improvement program
  • Diabetes management program
  • Virtual physical therapy
  • Emotional/mental health support programs
  • Weight management programs
  • Gastrointestinal health program
  • Substance use management program
  • Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
• Retirement and Financial Well-being
  • BD 401(k) Plan
  • BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Financial counseling
  • Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
  • Daily Pay
  • College financial aid and application guidance
• Life Balance Programs
  • Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
  • Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
  • MetLife Legal Plan
  • Group auto and home insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Academic Achievement Scholarship
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employer matching donation
  • Workplace accommodations
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup day care and eldercare
  • Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
  • Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
• Leave Programs
  • Bereavement leaves
  • Military leave
  • Personal leave
  • Family and Medical Leave (FML)
  • Jury and Witness Duty Leave

Pay

Salary Range: $114,600.00 - $189,100.00 USD Annual