Manager Accounting

EssilorLuxottica Group•Mason, OH

78d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for various function-based accounting activities (e.g. revenue deferrals, recording of legal expense, marketing, etc.). The Accounting Manager also valuates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! We are 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 such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
6+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrate willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems
Demonstrate the ability and desire to initiate and successfully accomplish personal and business goals
Ability to analyze problems, to compile data, to determine facts and reach a logical conclusion
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Constructively challenge the process and take the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate
Effective time management, organizational and communication skills (both written and oral)
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management and customers
Ability to build strong business relationships in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Completes month-end close duties accurately and timely (e.g. recording / approving journal entries, performing variance analysis, etc.).
Interacts with accounting partners in North America and globally.
Identifies, analyzes and concludes on proper accounting for complicated accounting transactions/areas.
Performs technical accounting research to identify proper accounting treatment or to support current accounting policies/practices.
Prepares and reviews reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts. Analyzes balances to ensure they are accurate. Communicates unreconciled items to management.
Ensures compliance with GAAP and IFRS accounting requirements, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
Works directly with internal and external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of internal audits and quarterly/annual reviews.
Reviews and provides feedback on the work of others, as requested.
Proactively identifies and implements process improvements as necessary.
Special project work as assigned