Associate Manager

Job Title: Associate Manager, Record to Report

Location: East Aurora NY (hybrid) / Client open for REMOTE (EST working hours)

Duration: 6 months with potential for extension

Job Summary

Description

The Associate Manager, Record to Report (R2R) is responsible for oversight of month-end close and day-to-day activities, including and not limited to, timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions, account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and leading a consistent General Ledger process. The role will require excellent communication skills, strong accounting skills & knowledge of GAAP, and the ability work with all levels of internal stakeholders and business partners.

WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE:

• Directs and provides guidance to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) off-site team of 5-7 staff on R2R processes

• Reviews Account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation to support transactions, accuracy, and timely resolution

• Subject Matter Expert of the Oracle General Ledger

• Responsible for Oracle setup in R2R module; including, creating mass allocations, updating chart of accounts/cross validation rules, currency rate setup, mapping from legacy system to Oracle

• Completes month-end closing procedures, including management of Oracle system open/close processes

• Participates in process improvements to ensure operations are streamlined and efficient

• Responds and assists Business Units with questions, resolving issues, and providing recommendations

• Coordinates with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development

• Assists in developing and recommending changes to accounting policies, procedures, and processes

• Provides documentation to internal and external audit as necessary for SOX controls as well as review and approval of SOX testing after month-end

• Provides schedules and disclosures for corporate reporting and external auditors

• Assists in training, support, and review of work of junior members of the team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

• Assists Regional Lead in the development of standard operating procedures

• Assists Regional Lead in the results of team activities and metrics

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience required

• 5 years of accounting experience in General Ledger

• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (including ability to identify risks & suggest preventative controls)

• Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate financial information, identify patterns & trends, make decisions for accounting treatment based on facts & circumstances

• Ability to understand business needs & assist to meet goals, while maintaining compliance with GAAP, Mattel policies, deadlines, etc.

• Strong General ledger skills & proficiency using multiple ledgers

• Understanding of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and year-end Financial Statement Close process

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Excel

• Attention to detail & strong ability to self-review work before submission

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate accurately & with clarity

• Must be self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision

• Experience with large ERP system – Oracle preferred

• Experience with reporting systems – HFM preferred