Manager, Accounting - Consolidations and Intercompany

Cox Enterprises•Atlanta, GA

3d•$92,300 - $153,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Cox Automotive is hiring a Manager, Accounting - Consolidations and Intercompany, based in Atlanta, Georgia. This role leads the company’s consolidation and intercompany accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, effective governance of complex accounting processes, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position oversees monthly consolidations, intercompany accounting, and accounting for goodwill, intangible assets, and investments. It also supports acquisitions, divestitures, system integrations, and other strategic initiatives while maintaining audit readiness and controls compliance. The Manager leads and develops a team of accounting professionals, drives process standardization and automation, and improves operational efficiency. The position manages two employees and works closely with Technical Accounting, Tax, and International Accounting on global financial reporting and cross-functional initiatives affecting the company’s legal entity structure. The role is hybrid, with the ability to work remotely part of the week, and requires 5% travel. It is a day-shift position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, and/or finance with at least 6 years of accounting experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with at least 4 years of experience, a Ph.D. with at least 1 year of experience, or at least 10 years of relevant work experience without a degree.
At least 1 year of experience in a management or lead role.
Knowledge of month-end close processes and general accounting principles.
Ability to lead and develop teams.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, under pressure, and with shifting priorities.
Ability to partner and work with all levels of the organization.
Ability to deliver high levels of customer service.
Ability to work independently and solve problems resourcefully.
Ability to understand business strategy and translate it into effective tactical plans.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of internal controls and GAAP.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of Hyperion Financial Manager and/or OneStream.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test. The company does not currently test for marijuana pre-employment for this position, but prohibits possession, use, or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years in a consolidation or intercompany role for a large, multinational company.
Knowledge of Oracle Financials, Blackline, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly OneStream consolidation process, including U.S. Oracle financial systems and non-core and international locations.
Oversee accounting, reporting, and impairment testing for investments, goodwill, intangible assets, and equity.
Prepare and review monthly reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and flux commentary.
Oversee and improve the consolidated intercompany process, including governance of inter- and intra-divisional balances and transactions.
Provide accounting and support for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational changes.
Support external audits, compliance activities, and internal controls testing.
Support debt reporting and covenant compliance requirements.
Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization across consolidation and intercompany processes.
Partner with Technical Accounting, Tax, and International Accounting to support global financial reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and cross-functional initiatives affecting the company’s legal entity structure.
Lead mapping, testing, validation, and implementation efforts for new ledgers and acquisitions into OneStream.
Manage a team of two employees, including coaching, cross-training, and professional development.

Benefits

Eligible employees may take as much paid vacation as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations.
Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee’s or family members’ wellness.
Bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); sick leave; parental leave; flexible vacation/wellness days; and PTO.