Controllership Manager

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

1d•$87,400 - $224,600

About The Position

The Controllership Manager of Consolidation & Reporting in Global Controllership supports accurate and timely consolidation of financial results, including preparation of monthly financial statements. The role owns close activities, analyses, journal entries, reconciliations, controls, and supporting schedules across consolidation, non-controlling interests, foreign currency translation, and shareholders’ equity. The successful candidate combines strong accounting judgment with disciplined execution, effective cross-functional partnership, and a continuous-improvement mindset in a complex global environment. The role manages monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and equity-accounting activities; prepares and reviews consolidation entries and related analyses; supports consolidated financial statements and disclosures; and executes and documents internal controls. It partners with Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, business finance teams, Technology, and external auditors. The manager also drives standardization, automation, and process improvements and coaches and develops team members. The preferred location is Chicago, Illinois. The posting gives annual salary ranges by location, including $87,400 to $194,100 for Illinois. Accenture anticipates the posting will remain open until 11/20/2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience that includes global consolidation, financial reporting, or corporate accounting in a complex, multinational, publicly held organization.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, the financial close process, and internal controls over financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with consolidation entries, foreign currency translation, equity accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement support.
Experience in a global, publicly held multinational company or public accounting environment.
Experience reviewing work, coordinating deadlines, and leading or developing accounting professionals.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across functions and locations.
Advanced technology skills, including use of AI tools and experience with a large-scale ERP and consolidation environment; SAP and BPC/Group Reporting experience are highly relevant.
Experience supporting external reporting, audits, business integrations, system implementations, or finance transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated interest in workflow automation, analytics, and responsible use of emerging technology to improve accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and equity-accounting activities, ensuring close deliverables are accurate and timely.
Prepare and/or review consolidation entries and activity, including intercompany eliminations, foreign exchange and CTA translation activity, and other consolidation adjustments.
Ensure appropriate evidence and supporting schedules are prepared as needed.
Manage the accounting, journal entries, and reporting of non-controlling interests.
Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations for the statement of shareholders’ equity and other disclosures.
Manage EPS calculations, including weighted-average shares and non-controlling interests.
Oversee analyses and reconciliations for dividends, AOCI, and shareholders’ equity.
Ensure new or acquired businesses are integrated and appropriately mapped into consolidated reporting and systems, and support preparation of consolidated financial statements.
Perform and review foreign currency, major-currency, and hyperinflation analyses and related accounting impacts.
Manage the Statement of Shareholders’ Equity and its supporting schedules and roll forwards used in preparing consolidated financial statements.
Assist with and prepare supporting schedules for the consolidated statement of cash flows, including fixed assets and depreciation/amortization.
Coordinate consolidation activities for new or non-standard businesses and serve as a subject-matter resource for group reporting and consolidation questions.
Support pension accounting entries and other recurring close adjustments in accordance with established policies and close calendars.
Prepare equity-related Form 10-Q and 10-K footnote disclosures, including supporting schedules and roll forwards.
Execute and evidence internal controls over assigned processes, identify control gaps, strengthen documentation, and support audit requests.
Partner with Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, business finance teams, Technology, and external auditors to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
Drive standardization, automation, and process improvements across consolidation and equity workflows while preserving control integrity.
Coach and develop team members, establish clear ownership, and provide effective review and backup coverage during critical close periods.