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The Manager, Consolidations, Controls and Process Improvements is responsible for managing the monthly global consolidation and close process , assist in the ownership of the company’s internal controls framework and implementing global accounting policies. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of consolidated financial information and the effectiveness of internal controls across the global organization. The position partners closely with global controllers, Internal Audit, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and other stakeholders, and supports finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Managing the global financial close processes across all global regions of Gates
Leading the consolidating journal entry process
Leads the intercompany account reconciliation process and coordinates resolution of differences with global finance teams
Support accounting systems implementations and finance transformation initiatives
Leads monthly accounting review meetings by reviewing and analyzing monthly financial results and working with business units globally to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
Managing all internal control matters related to the development, enhancement, and documentation of internal controls
Partnering with Internal Audit to assist in the remediation efforts of internal controls deficiencies
Continuously assess the risks and global internal control framework. Recommend and implement internal controls that mitigate those risks
Maintaining and updating and defining the company’s chart of accounts and driving consistency in the application of accounts across the organization
Developing, updating, improving, and maintaining Gate’s global accounting policies, standard practice instructions, and forms to provide accurate and consistent financial information across the global organization
Addressing accounting policy interpretation and application questions and providing accounting guidance to teams throughout the organization
Assisting with technical position papers and research for the organization in connection with significant non-routine transactions, and global accounting policies and procedures
Provide trainings across the organization on new accounting policy application and interpretation
Preparing support schedules for, and sections of, quarterly and annual external reports and filings
Assisting with ad-hoc information requests, analysis, and cross-functional projects
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
CPA certification is required
7+ years of experience in financial reporting or equivalent roles, with exposure to complex accounting principles, internal controls, consolidation, and international operations
Public accounting experience required, Big 4 experience preferred
Experience working on large public company, global manufacturing clients required
Experience within a large public company, global manufacturer is preferred
Proficiency in consolidation systems including OneStream preferred
Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting
Be a role model for the company's values and demonstrate the highest professional integrity and ethics
Experience driving process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
Demonstrated willingness to learn new systems and proactively lead process improvements
Strong team player, able to proactively step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross-training of all functions
builds collaborative relationships across the organization
Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, coaching and professional skills including ability to interact effectively with senior management as well as less experienced team members
Quick learner, with strong capacity to multi-task
results-oriented, able to meet deadlines under structured timelines
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match