Manager, Supply Chain Accounting

$105,700 - $129,100/Yr

Newell Brands - Norwalk, CT

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Norwalk, CT
10,001+ employees
Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Supply Chain Accounting at Newell Brands plays a crucial role in executing the processes that support supply chain accounting requirements for a multi-national, multi-currency company. This position is responsible for acting as the Global process owner for supply chain accounting, ensuring that all financial data is gathered accurately and in a timely manner. A key aspect of this role involves managing the monthly and quarterly close timelines across the organization, which is essential for maintaining the quality of financial reporting. In this position, the manager will oversee the completion of activities related to the monthly accounting close and related reporting, which includes assisting with planning and forecasting. The role requires a thorough review of the company's financial performance in relation to supply chain accounting for both internal management and external public reporting. Daily activities will include preparing journal entries, conducting monthly account reconciliations, and performing financial statement area reviews. The manager will also be tasked with identifying enhancements to streamline data flows from subsystems to simplify and expedite financial reporting processes. Collaboration is key in this role, as the manager will work closely with other corporate departments and operating units to develop or refine financial reporting processes. Training company personnel on accounting and consolidation requirements, as well as ensuring adherence to GAAP, will also be part of the responsibilities. The manager will need to maintain organized documentation of accounting issues and processes, and will work with internal and external auditors on document requests. Additionally, the role may involve managing special projects related to financial system integration and process improvements as requested by management.

Responsibilities

  • Execute completion of activities related to monthly accounting close and related reporting, including plan and forecast assistance
  • Review company financial performance as it relates to the area for internal (management) and external (public) monthly and quarterly reporting
  • Complete assigned daily activities including preparing journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, footnote preparation, if required, and perform financial statement area reviews
  • Identify enhancements to ensure timely and accurate data flows from subsystems and processes to simplify and speed financial reporting
  • Coordinate the collection of financial data for inclusion in regulatory filings
  • Assist with statutory financial processes in the area
  • Collaborate on the development or refinement of financial reporting processes with other corporate departments or operating units as needed
  • Support the preparation of reporting guidance to leadership in corporate departments and operating units, especially as it relates to complex reporting matters
  • Train company personnel on accounting and consolidation requirements, reporting and system functionality, including adoption of new processes and procedures
  • Aid in establishing or modifying financial policies, practices and procedures for the company in accordance with GAAP
  • Continually evaluate work to ensure adherence to appropriate business controls to engender proper application of Sarbanes-Oxley procedures
  • Work with internal and external auditors on document requests
  • Manage special projects as requested by management including financial system integration projects, process improvement and projects relating to new or enhanced reporting requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA strongly preferred
  • A minimum of 7 years accounting experience and familiarity with areas of multi-national financial reporting and multi-currency consolidations
  • SEC reporting, public accounting background preferred, public company experience preferred
  • Experience working in a consumer packaged goods (CPG), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and/or consumer durables industry strongly preferred
  • A strong background in leading roles developing internal and external working relationships as well as experience with audit firm communications
  • Prior supervisory experience in financial reporting and general ledger areas preferred
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills with an ability to prioritize
  • Solid understanding of general ledger systems and foreign currency translation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel is a must
  • Prior experience with SAP, Blackline, Hyperion Financial Management, including FDM, Smartview and AdHoc reporting tools, strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Work in a high-performance culture with a focus on integrity and teamwork
  • Potential for future direct reports
  • Flexible working conditions with potential for overtime and weekend work
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