Senior Accountant, Consolidations & Reporting - Amer Sports (Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson Sporting Goods)

Overview

We are a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands such as Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, Atomic, and Armada.  Our purpose is to elevate the world through sport.  From courts to slopes, from cities to mountains, and everywhere in between, we inspire people to explore and experience the joy of sports and lead better, healthier lives.

With us, you get to inspire people to experience the joy of sports while building a network of like-minded people around the world.  We have an open and relaxed culture that encourages you to grow professionally and tend to your wellbeing.  Our core values are:

• Always authentic
• Better together
• Committed to impact
• Driven to excellence

Our global community of 11,400 people operates in 41 countries.  Amer Sports, Inc. shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 

What You'll Do

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations and Reporting plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and transparency of the Company's financial statements and results of operations.  The Senior Accountant is pivotal in our monthly global consolidation process while helping to drive process & system improvements.  This includes the preparation and distribution of the global close calendar, coordinating with the various brands and GBS through the close process, uploading of trial balances, and processing necessary topside journal.  Key responsibilities include: 

• Assist with the consolidation of each Brand’s monthly financial results in Oracle FCCS and eventually OneStream, ensuring proper translation from local currency into the designated reporting currency and intercompany reconciliation.
• Serving as a key contact point related to the monthly consolidation process ensuring strong communication and timely resolution of issues with our global colleagues Liaise with external auditors as part of the quarterly close process.
• Partner with Brand Controllers and GBS to lead quarterly and monthly balance sheet reviews for the business. Proactively monitor balance sheet accounts during the close and assist in preparation / review and ownership of multiple balance sheet FSLI’s plus total Balance-sheet analytics at end of reporting period.
• Monitor all consolidation-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, consolidation mappings, intercompany eliminations, and other processes/controls.
• Actively support finance transformation initiatives and expanded use of new technology. Examples include OneStream, SAP S/4 HANA, Blackline, and/or other projects and initiatives.
• Ensure consolidation related controls at the Corporate and entity levels are being performed timely and continue to be effective.
• Working with cross-functional teams including the brands, Global Business Services, Treasury, Tax, Financial Reporting and Planning to drive process standardization, improvements and efficiencies
• Performing other ad-hoc analyses and special projects as required

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelors degree in accounting, finance or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.  We are seeking a candidate with 3-5 years of experience and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX requirements (IFRS a plus).  Other qualifications include:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and sense of urgency
• Maintain effectiveness in continually evolving environment
• Experience with OneStream is a plus

What We’ll Provide

This role is ideally based in the New York City or Chicago area, though remote based candidates are encouraged to apply as we are prioritizing candidate fit over physical location. 

• In New York, this role will work a flexible hybrid model based in our New York Office, located in the Flatiron District.
• In Chicago, this role will work a flexible hybrid model based at Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters. Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, the Wilson headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community.

We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including: 

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Discounts on Amer Sports products
• Smart casual dress
• Salary range $95,000-$115,000 depending on experience

Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000