Lead Technical Accountant

Overview

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lead Accountant to join our team. In this role, you'll assist with complex accounting and financial reporting, including consolidations of US and international entities, with an emphasis on improving the use of our EPM systems.

This role will be responsible for assisting with the interpretation and application of accounting standards, as well as supporting the preparation of the quarterly consolidated external reporting package, annual consolidated audit report, and annual review reports for subsidiaries.

This role will partner closely with finance leadership, US and international subsidiary financial reporting teams, corporate Treasury and Tax departments, and external audit partners. This will be a multi-faceted role that will focus on consolidations, international reporting, and technical accounting, while ensuring the accuracy of consolidated reports delivered by EPM systems.

The focus of this role could shift over time, as it will support the Controller and other department leadership on high priority and high visibility tasks and projects. The expectation is that the ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge or relevant experience in some key areas but will have the desire and ability to learn other areas on the job, with high-level guidance provided by department leadership.

In-Office Requirement

• Required in-office presence at least 4 days per week

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, ERP/EPM System teams, and International Accounting partners to provide accounting guidance and optimize our month-end financial close processes and quarter-end consolidation processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors, to gather relevant information and ensure accurate and timely completion of external reporting
• Communicate and summarize technical accounting findings and proposed solutions to management and participate in discussions with external auditors
• Analyze upcoming USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards, in partnership with department leadership and external auditor, determine the impact on the company, and participate in the implementation process
• Prepare and review audited financial statements and footnotes for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participate in the process of preparing consolidated financial statements and external financial reporting package to meet quarterly requirements
• Participate in the design, development, testing, and validation of new or upgraded systems and related processes
• Participate in task/project groups across departmental lines by communicating accounting and financial reporting processes and needs
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts to act as a resource for inquiries and problem resolution

Supervisory and/or Management Responsibility

This role will supervise up to two employees

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of public accounting and/or private industry experience including exposure to consolidations
• Public accounting/audit experience required
• Previous experience with a national public accounting firm is preferred
• A relevant Master’s Degree (e.g. Accounting or MBA), CPA, or a demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex accounting issues is preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Quick learner, able to learn new systems and processes and apply those skills going forward on a consistent basis
• Strong level of attention to detail and accuracy of information, able to grasp accounting and finance concepts quickly and apply those concepts (not simply repeat a process) going forward on a consistent basis
• Ability to work independently or on small team projects with limited supervision
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both internal and external contacts regarding complex financial information
• Ability to summarize issues and present findings clearly and concisely to finance leaders
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train and guide teammates in the application of GAAP and accounting rules
• Experience with EPM systems (e.g. HFM, FCCS, EPBCS) is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. PeopleSoft or Oracle Fusion) is a plus
• Exposure to cross-functional work with IT departments (e.g. financial systems implementations or upgrades) is a plus

Core Competencies

• Build relationships
• Develop people
• Lead change
• Inspire Others
• Think critically
• Communicate clearly
• Create Accountability

Benefits Overview

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Salary Range

$107,400 - $161,000

The position is bonus eligible

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email Lauren Lara at llara@allegisgroup.com or call 410-579-3526 for other accommodation options.