Finance Manager

GENERAL FUNCTION
This is a senior role within the finance department with responsibility for a number of key business areas. It will involve working with senior people within Finance and the broader Transitions and EssilorLuxottica organizations. Serves as a key cross functional finance partner for General Business Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and help manage the monthly closing process. To include, but not limited to:

o Prepare and review journal entries
o Perform analysis on actual vs budget vs forecast results
o Perform and review account reconciliations
o Provide updated reports to business managers

• Accounting for Commercial Activity – manage the accounting for all commercial activity including customer accounts (sales, incentives/rebate agreements, and COOP marketing funds), selling activity, and marketing activity. Review proposed contracts and spend requests to ensure consistency with budget/forecast. Work with Selling & Marketing managers to anticipate/support their needs. Ensure compliance with IFRS guidelines. Prepare/maintain a financial model that can easily capture data and produce multiple reports across functions/regions/accounts with minimal effort.
• Drive Net Margin in all areas
• Maintain a strong internal control environment; be knowledgeable about EssilorLuxottica MCS, recognize conditions that increase risk, recommend improvements as needed.
• Provide leadership within the department and cross-functionally when business needs change.
• Manage sales tax reporting and compliance. Work with the Essilor sales tax team, external consultants, and state taxing authorities during audits or as issues arise.
• Assist in other projects as they arise. Cross-train in other areas to maximize department flexibility.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 6-8 years of experience in the Accounting/Finance department of a multinational company
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, customer-focused, and have good interpersonal and time management skills
• Must be able to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information
• Must be able to build relationships across the organization
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills required.
• Must work well in a dynamic environment, work independently, meet deadlines, and have excellent organizational skills.
• Will periodically work under tight deadlines (month-end, budgeting, etc.)
• Some flexibility with work schedule is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA
• MBA

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Mason, OH 45040 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mason, OH 45040: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $46