Purpose:

The Manager, Retained Accounting – Sales & Margin position is responsible for the complete and accurate accounting of B2B sales and margin topics for all NAM (US & Canada) entities. Furthermore, this position will play a key role in providing accounting expertise to cross-functional teams implementing new company initiatives or projects with B2B sales and margin impact. This position will ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and IFRS requirements and act as a trusted point of contact to both internal and external business partners on a regular basis.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

· Manage the sales & margin elements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close for all NAM entities, resulting in accurate and on time financial reporting.

· Identify and prepare recurring and non-recurring B2B Sales and COS related journal entries for all NAM entities

· Reconcile all NAM entities B2B sales and COS related general ledger balances in SAP FI to COPA monthly and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.

· Manage the in-debt analysis and recording of all relevant B2B Sales & COS related topics

· Provide advanced SAP FI and COPA related input and solutions on complex cross-functional IT/Business development projects.

· Oversee regression testing to validate sales and COS are functioning appropriately after system updates and/or changes.

· Troubleshoot any system issues impacting both SAP FI and COPA data as needed.

· Effectively collaborate with NAM Finance, TradeCo Finance, IT and other local & global functions on consistently delivering creative and sustainable solutions around B2B sales & margin topics both on a day-to-day basis as well as through various Business & Transfer pricing driven projects.

· Manage and oversee ongoing improvement initiatives into sustainable B2B processes as they relate to sales & margin.

· Develop process guides for defined areas to ensure standardized execution of tasks and cross-train team members as requested.

· Collaborate with business partners to identify and communicate the accounting implications of trade terms to help drive sustainable & compliant business decisions.

• Participate in work streams or medium-to large-sized projects or key initiatives as part of the Retained Accounting/Corporate Finance Department.

• Manage the preparation and review of general ledger account reconciliations and analysis as part of the monthly close process to ensure the Company’s financial records are accurate.

• Manage the external audit process of adidas America Inc., including managing the overall deliverables as well as preparing area specific audit deliverables.

• Perform other relevant accounting tasks and assignments as required.

• Collaborate with team leads to create and actively participate in a comprehensive job rotation program across NAM Corporate Finance

 

Key Relationships:

 

· Global Transfer Pricing team

• Group Accounting

• WHS Finance Managers and Directors

• GBS

• TradeCo Finance teams

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

 

· Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude and working collaboratively within the team.

· Must be deadline driven, results-oriented, highly responsible, and accountable.

· Must possess above average oral and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with both financial and operational business partners.

· Must be extremely proactive, have strong initiative and be self-motivated. High integrity, ethics, and strong values; excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and a high degree of accuracy are all essential.

· Good problem-solving skills; strong decision-making skills; innovative use of IT tools and new technology; and good time management and priority setting skills required.

· Must have strong accounting and analytical skills.

· Extensive experience with SAP/SAP COPA as well as the underlying transactions driving systematic recording of sales and cost of sales.

· Must be self-motivated, driven and eager to grow and develop

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

 

· University degree in Finance, accounting, or business

· Minimum 5-7 years experience in accounting or finance

· Industry specific experience in a B2B environment preferred

· Advanced SAP and Excel skills strongly preferred