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Your role at Clorox:

As Assistant Accounting Manager of Technology Transformation, you will play a crucial role supporting the SAP Advanced Financial Close (AFC) platform: Clorox’s new financial close management tool. This role will support key close processes in AFC and lead the ongoing optimization of the tool & close process. This role will also work closely with Canada Accounting close team to provide ongoing RTR support in their first year going live with the new systems and processes of Project Vista.

In this role, you will:

Support AFC Stabilization and Optimization:

• Liaison between AFC business end users and IT Support team to drive efficiency in process.
• Manage financial close template, including monthly release of close task list and engaging with end users to ensure completeness and accuracy of the close.
• Onboard new AFC users and troubleshoot/support end user experience.
• Perform and support certain SOX control activities.
• Act as primary touchpoint for identification of close efficiency opportunities.
• Lead continuous optimization of AFC platform to simplify/automate close processes and drive best practices.
• Lead the implementation of future AFC version releases/upgrades & related change management.

Support Canada Accounting Close and Optimization:

• Provide ad hoc support and guidance to RTR teams in Canada post go-live, as needed
• Document and communicate issues to project teams; work collaboratively to solve problems
• Identify pain points from Wave 1 and drive solutions in Wave 2
• Periodically update leadership on progress

What we look for:

Experience Required:

Min 7 years experience and Bachelors degree required. CPA preferred but not required. Prior experience with accounting close optimization, Consolidations, Internal Controls, SAP, or ERP implementation considered a plus.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Understand financial closing process/cycle and how close tasks impact the financial statement
• Have experience or understanding of various levels within the organization
• Be open to learning new technologies and processes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and remote team
• Project management skills and effective organization
• Strong SOX control mindset
• Ability to identify key issues and influence for ideal state
• Ability to think and work cross-functionally
• Mental Agility
• Problem Solving
• Analytical
• Autonomous
• Strong Effective Communication (both written and verbal)
• Flexibility/Adaptability

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 times per week

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here .

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $86,600 - $161,900

–Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400

–Zone C: $72,100 - $134,900

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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