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The Americas Controller role is responsible for overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close of the legal entities that comprise our Americas region. This job oversees the Americas accounts payable and purchasing groups as well as the Americas controller group. The Americas Controller may also assist with: (i) technical accounting research and documentation; (ii) financial reporting needs; (iii) forecast and budget responsibilities; (iii) process improvement initiatives; (iv) M&A integration; and (v) fulfilment of our internal/external audit requirements. The Americas Controller conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment. The position manages and develops their team to meet thei

Essential Job Functions

Financial Close

Review and post journal entries in Oracle. Perform analyses regarding complex or significant accounts to calculate accounting treatment. Monitor account activity and variances-to-forecast and prior period. Maintain closing schedules and communicate close progress. Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Payroll and other groups. Lead monthly meetings with the Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer to review results. Review balance sheet account reconciliations performed by the accounting team and monitor the completion thereof.

Financial Reporting

Prepare closing schedules and address requests received by the Finance team, cost center owners, and the Manager of Financial Reporting. These requests include, but are not limited to, forecast and budgetary variances, balance sheet and income statement account changes, assistance with 10-Q/10-K disclosures and review, and significant transaction treatment.

Team Leadership

Manage personnel activities of the specified accounting and AP team, but not limited to, coaching, developing, hiring, compensation decisions, and ongoing feedback.

Technical Accounting

Research transactions and how to apply the correct accounting with a focus on the Americas revenue recognition. Document our accounting conclusions.

Process Improvement and M&A Integration

Identify areas for process improvement, make recommendations to the Global Controller, serve as project manager of related projects, liaison to other groups (including Information Technology) to drive improvement. Lead and drive relevant M&A integrations as applicable.

Internal and External Audit

Fulfill internal and external audit requests for documents and information as required to complete their procedures required by Sarbanes-Oxley and the SEC. Ensure functions and processes are adequately documented and appropriate segregation of duties are maintained.

Requisitions and Accounts Payable

Review and approve requisitions for goods or services procured within the Americas region. The general ledger coding, sales tax implications, budgetary and forecast impact, and accounting treatment must all be considered in this review.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or Business Administration Certified Public Accountant certification a plus

Experience

5+ years of supervisory or management experience 10+ years of experience working in an Accounting/Finance function Experience working through complex accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP, including M&A, leases, and revenue recognition

Preferred

Public Accounting Experience Oracle Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to interpret advance financial concepts for financial planning and control Develop and coach staff Strong accounting and customer service skills Accounting skills are required to: (i) review customer contracts to determine revenue treatment; (ii) develop proper journal entries; (iii) prepare account and financial analysis; (iv) analyze and resolve exception items; (v) review account reconciliations; and (vi) assist on speci l projects within the Accounting Department Strong documentation and accounting research skills Ability to build relationships and develop trust with peers and business partners Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong workload management skills and the ability to work under competing