US Associate Manager, Centralized Controllership

Henry Schein

4d•$87,547 - $136,792•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manager plays a critical role in the record to report (RTR) process, with primary responsibility for the integrity of the financial statements for their assigned business unit(s). This role oversees General Ledger accounting and provides governance over Accounts Payable activities while partnering with shared services and outsourced accounting teams. This position is ideal for an accounting professional seeking to expand expertise in public company reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls and people leadership with a path toward future accounting management responsibilities. The Associate Manager partners closely with the Manager, Centralized Controllership as well as the business unit finance leader and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial statements, compliance with US GAAP, HS policy and audit readiness.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and public company accounting requirements
Hands-on experience with General Ledger and Accounts Payable functions
Working knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit processes
Experience working with auditors in a public company environment
Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, AS400, NetSuite, Infor, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
Strong management skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate and develop team members for high performance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Strong decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task
Understand and act on financial information that may contribute to business profitability
Ability to manage successful projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams
Lead team to achieve company goals in effective ways
Strong planning and organizational skills and techniques
Communicate effectively with management
Good negotiating skills
Build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict
Broad professional and managerial skills with an understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the close processes, including routine interaction and collaboration with onshore and offshore resources
Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, reserve analysis, accruals, and month-end adjustments to ensure they are in accordance with US GAAP and HS Policy
Review and approve significant accounting estimates, judgements and reserves including (CECL, E&O, Sales Returns, Warranty etc.)
Lead monthly financial reviews in collaboration with FP&A resources
Supports treasury processes including approval of daily disbursement review, payment approval and release, hedging (where applicable) and submission of quarterly disbursement policy recertification (DPR)
Support A/P activities including invoice approvals and ensuring vendor statement reconciliations are performed.
Reviews/approves close submissions including, but not limited to, (HFM/Nimbus/Footnotes/Close Memos/Headcount schedules/Rollforwards/QDC etc.)
Lead internal and external audit engagements
Maintain effective internal control environment and partner with offshore resources on SOX tests and remediation
Support tax processes including income tax, property tax, and sales tax
Lead special projects, system implementations, and process enhancements
Supervise accounting staff, as required
Expand knowledge of public company accounting policies, disclosures, and reporting requirements