Assistant Manager, Operational Accounting

Clorox • Pleasanton, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: The Assistant Manager, Operational Accounting, plays a critical role in the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes for the Company's domestic business units. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of the systems and processes supporting the operational accounting close process and you will play a key role in the record to report process, including ensuring adequate financial reporting controls are working effectively. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with various cross-functional teams, including Finance and Supply Chain, to provide accounting oversight and support on matters that impact financial reporting and strategic business decisions. Through strong influencing and partnership skills, the Assistant Manager ensures alignment and drives effective collaboration with U.S. business partners. In this role, you will:

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience, mix of public accounting and private industry preferred
• Skills and Abilities
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statements
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Management financial reporting experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage workload
• Ability to take ownership of issues and ensure timely resolution
• Ability to work on cross functional activities and form solid business relationships
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive
• Ability to influence and drive change
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel
• Education Level/Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license or international equivalent preferred (or demonstrated progress towards licensure)

Nice To Haves

• Proven close process improvement experience
• S/4 Hana and Group Reporting knowledge
• Solid ERP systems and process experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the monthly and quarterly close processes for the domestic business units, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare and review certain aspects of the Company's annual impairment testing (e.g., risk assessment, testing documentation, memos)
• Provide technical support (US GAAP accounting guidance) to Finance and other business stakeholders
• Support the management and development of accounting staff, including review of staff deliverables
• Maintain and update SOX 404 documentation and work with our Financial Reporting Controls team and external auditors to support the integrated audit.
• Participate in special projects including identify and implement process improvements as part of continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees