Manager, Corporate Accounting - (Consolidations)

Clorox • Durham, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Consolidations plans and manages the global consolidations close process and delivers consolidated financial statements to senior management monthly. The role develops a deep understanding of systems and processes supporting global consolidation and contributes to the record-to-report process, including ensuring financial reporting controls are operating effectively.

The position works with cross-functional teams including international finance and accounting, IT, Tax and Treasury, Corporate Financial Planning, and Corporate Communications. It manages two direct reports, sets strategic objectives, develops staff, provides day-to-day support, and drives results.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience; a mix of public accounting and private industry experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Management financial reporting experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage workload.
• Ability to take ownership of issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and form solid business relationships.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach.
• Ability to influence and drive change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Proven close process improvement experience.
• SAP S/4 and/or Group Reporting knowledge.
• BlackLine knowledge.
• Solid ERP systems and process experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license or international equivalent, or demonstrated progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global general ledger close process, including developing calendars, issuing the monthly close scorecard, and maintaining process documentation.
• Partner with business units to support close and reporting activities and the system change request process.
• Partner with IT on system change requests, timely resolution of close and reporting issues, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review monthly consolidated financial statements and worldwide intercompany reconciliation.
• Prepare selected quarterly consolidated schedules, including balance sheet roll-forwards, segment footnotes, and the cash flow summit package.
• Identify, champion, and drive technology and operational improvements.
• Maintain and update selected Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and perform self-assessments.
• Manage two direct reports, set strategic objectives, develop staff, and provide day-to-day staff support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits and flexibility to support employee wellbeing and individual needs.
• Robust health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
• Inclusive fertility and adoption benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in Clorox incentive plans, subject to applicable plan terms and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager