Accountant

EssilorLuxottica Group•Dallas, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, month-end closing entries, cash flow forecasts, implementation of internal controls and ad hoc requests related to accounting projects. This role will participate in the finalization of year-end closing, reporting and support of the financial year and audit. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products. Our Shared Services Team accompanies and enables others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
1+ year(s) experience in Financial Analysis
Strong modeling and financial analysis skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ease in communicating at all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion/Essbase
Experience in multi-national corporations

Responsibilities

Participate in month-end and year end closing process, including inter-company balance management and analysis of variances
Oversee, conduct and follow-up on analyses of monthly results and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
Ensure the integrity of financial systems is maintained, ensure financial information is maintained up-to-date in a timely and precise manner, and recommend improvements to internal controls.
Oversee and carry out the preparation of reports required by the business unit and the corporate consolidation team.
Recommend and participate in the implementation of improvement measures (this includes being a key participant in computer system troubleshooting, improvements and conversions)
Work with external auditors to complete their audit by providing the required information
Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies, and provide guidance to other personnel
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and Internal Controls
Provide accounting support to company-owned locations and partner labs
Work with government auditors when required
Participate in process improvements and special projects
Provide daily assistance to the corporate controller and actively support all projects related to accounting functions and objectives