Lead Financial Reporting Accountant

MiTek • Chesterfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Professional with a strong background in public accounting and manufacturing industry expertise to join our corporate finance team. This role will play a critical leadership part in managing global financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance processes for a subsidiary within Berkshire Hathaway. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and experience with SAP and OneStream consolidation software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Min 5 years experience in accounting or financial reporting type roles.
• Min 2 years experience with financial consolidation and reporting at a large organization , preferably multinational or multi-entity organization with global annual revenues exceeding $1 billion
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K), and internal controls.
• Analytical, project management, and leadership skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters to senior management.
• Strong writing and verbal skills; ability to communicate well across functions; problem solving and research capabilities; critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification and public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SAP (including Project Systems module) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation and reporting processes using OneStream, including the preparation of comprehensive financial reporting packages and supporting schedules to meet consolidated 10-Q/10-K requirements and disclosure obligations for submission to the parent company (Berkshire Hathaway).
• Assist with global controllership responsibilities by establishing, documenting, monitoring, and continuously improving financial reporting processes in conjunction with our Financial Control team to ensure policies are in accordance with US GAAP and company governance standards.
• Oversee the corporate Holdings entity/business unit month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, support schedules, account reconciliations, and business unit financial statements.
• Research technical accounting issues in accordance with US GAAP and provide clear guidance and recommendations to Director of Financial Reporting, Regional Finance Leaders, CFO, and senior management.
• Continually maintain and enhance the global Chart of Accounts (COA), driving governance, consistency, training, and monitoring to ensure accurate and standardized general ledger transactions worldwide.
• Assist with maintaining management reporting governance and oversight on internal projects (R&D, IT, and Opex) utilizing SAP Project Systems.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees