Job ID: 1199
Alternate Locations: United States-Connecticut-Norwalk; United States-Georgia-Atlanta
Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Manager, Supply Chain Accounting will be responsible for executing the processes supporting supply chain accounting requirements for a multi-national, multi-currency company. A principal responsibility of the Supply Chain Accounting function will be to act as the Global process owner for supply chain accounting. In addition, a key responsibility of the role will be to assist in the management of the monthly and quarterly close timelines in this area across the organization to ensure the quality and timeliness of all financial data gathered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Execute completion of activities related to monthly accounting close and related reporting, including plan and forecast assistance
Review company financial performance as it relates to the area for internal (management) and external (public) monthly and quarterly reporting
Complete assigned daily activities including preparing journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, footnote preparation, if required, and perform financial statement area reviews
Identify enhancements to ensure timely and accurate data flows from subsystems and processes to simplify and speed financial reporting
Coordinate the collection of financial data for inclusion in regulatory filings
Assist with statutory financial processes in the area
Collaborate on the development or refinement of financial reporting processes with other corporate departments or operating units as needed
Support the preparation of reporting guidance to leadership in corporate departments and operating units, especially as it relates to complex reporting matters
Train company personnel on accounting and consolidation requirements, reporting and system functionality, including adoption of new processes and procedures
Aid in establishing or modifying financial policies, practices and procedures for the company in accordance with GAAP
Continually evaluate work to ensure adherence to appropriate business controls to engender proper application of Sarbanes-Oxley procedures
Work with internal and external auditors on document requests
Manage special projects as requested by management including financial system integration projects, process improvement and projects relating to new or enhanced reporting requirements
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly motivated, independent self-starter with a commitment to quality and integrity
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize
Ability to collaborate with other departments to support overall finance department and company goals, initiatives, and directives
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and ensure work is properly allocated to meet deadlines required
Experience in staff oversight to effectively direct, supervise, train, mentor and motivate staff
Maintain organized and detailed files documenting accounting issues, processes, and procedures
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
SUPERVISION: Direct and Indirect: 0, with potential to take on direct reports in the future
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
A minimum of 5 years accounting experience and familiarity with areas of multi-national financial reporting and multi-currency consolidations, SEC reporting, public accounting background preferred, public company experience preferred
Experience working in a consumer packaged goods (CPG), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and/or consumer durables industry strongly preferred
A strong background in leading roles developing internal and external working relationships as well as experience with audit firm communications
Prior supervisory experience in financial reporting and general ledger areas preferred
Strong decision making and problem solving skills with an ability to prioritize
Solid understanding of general ledger systems and foreign currency translation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel is a must
Prior experience with SAP, Blackline, Hyperion Financial Management, including FDM, Smartview and AdHoc reporting tools, strongly preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: None
WORKING CONDITIONS: Office position that at times requires overtime and weekend work, light travel at times may be required
The Connecticut base pay range for this position is from $105,700 to $129,100. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.