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What You'll Do

Join us as we embark on a journey to transform BCG’s Finance organization. “Future Finance” is a multi-year journey to prepare the Finance function for the BCG of the future: a BCG that continues to grow, and one that has become more complex, more diverse and more interdependent. By rethinking structures and standardizing processes across geographies and business entities, we will make it simpler and more efficient to work together and flex to meet the needs of BCG.  

As a part of the Global Finance Operations Services team, you will support and deliver on day-to-day activities in the Record-to-Report (RTR) function including finance & accounting management process of collecting, processing, consolidating, closing and reporting on relevant, timely and accurate information used to provide financial, strategic and operational feedback which aids in decision making process.  You should have experience in financial accounting and reporting, revenue accounting. fixed assets and lease accounting, intercompany accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc. Your key stakeholders will include various internal BCG functions and the local finance teams located in multiple geographies. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Understanding of accounting concepts in conjunction with knowledge of financial systems, data flow, chart of accounts, consolidation, system hierarchies & mappings Perform monthly accounting transactions, including accurate recording and review of revenue and expenses, general ledger and sub-ledger management, month-end accruals and journal entries for costs, and other financial activities in compliance with local, BCG and other accounting practices Review, reconcile and analyze aspects of the monthly financial statements, inclusive of consolidation, reconciliations, allocations, accruals & pre-payments and variance analysis Ensure that all assigned balance sheet and expense accounts are reconciled, balanced, and maintained in accordance with company procedures Develop baseline knowledge of accounting processes to help provide back up support to team Utilize system reports and queries to obtain required data to address questions and/or research on issues Work with IT/finance system’s team to investigate and resolve month end related system issues and reconciling difference while performing system reconciliations Ensure strong internal controls by maintaining backups/schedules supporting accounting transactions. Adhere to the internal compliance policy and guideline established by the management on their daily operational activities Partner with Finance Managers and Leads to conduct holistic review of accounting operations, identify opportunities for improvement and implement recommendations Develop appropriate accounting procedures and process documentation to ensure smooth monthly/quarterly/annual close process Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited procedures currently exist; assist with documentation alization of procedures Identify and report any deviation from pre-set guidelines/procedures for timely advice/solution from line manager Independently perform transactional tasks which support the compliance, planning, and execution of assigned processes Complete ad hoc requests and perform other duties as needed with minimal oversight  Active participation in the organization-wide projects and initiatives 

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, with experience and strong interest in accounting concepts. 6-8 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting, fixed assets and lease accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc. Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and culture. Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data Oracle experience a plus (GL, Fixed Assets and AP), Hyperion, SAP Business Objects, MS Access and other comparable ERP systems experience preferred MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency and adaptable to different software applications  Advanced Excel skills and/or experience with other analytical tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) will be added advantage 

Who You'll Work With

Members of our finance team are responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firm's direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation.

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