Senior Accountant, Global Accounting

Metagenics, Inc.•Aliso Viejo, CA

63d•$101,215 - $124,617•Hybrid

About The Position

About MetagenicsMetagenics' core values (focusing on customers and employees; good nutrition; quality systems; working together; and accountability) have shaped every part of our culture and the Metagenics life. We are seeking the best and brightest to join our team and efforts to help the world achieve their genetic potential!People Culture FirstWe believe the way we do business is as important as the business we do; that a company in the nourishment business should nourish its people, too. So, we incorporated healthy, sustainable care into every dimension of our culture. Our diverse and expansive team are a prime example of the power of a people-first approach. We know first-hand, when an organization prioritizes internal growth and fosters empathy, its people come together to set an example of what the world can become. The Role The Senior Accountant of Global Accounting plays a key role in assisting the Senior Manager of Global Accounting with overseeing accounting policies and financial reporting practices across the Regions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and/or IFRS or local requirements. They assist with the process of preparing the annual global consolidated US GAAP financial statements and accompanying footnotes and ensure they meet disclosure requirements. This role will require working knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to identify, research and communicate findings on technical accounting issues. This role will consult and work with outside auditors, valuation consulting firms or other consultants as needed in the US and other Regions. This role will be required to understand the differences between US GAAP and IFRS or local country reporting standards and ensure appropriate accounting entries are recorded for these differences. This role will serve as a trusted partner with all regions ensuring consistent Global accounting and reporting. This role will also support the month-end close process, taking hands on responsibility for the Global consolidations of certain regions in partnership with the Manager, Global Financial Reporting. This will include consolidating journal entries, elimination entries and inter-company reconciliations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
3+ years of accounting experience, public accounting preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP requirements
Understanding of IFRS vs GAAP differences
Ability to identify, research, seek outside expert opinions and comprehend findings to present complex accounting issues to management
Takes initiative to drive process and results across all Regions
Strong analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills with ability to get to root cause
Ability to challenge current processes and innovate
Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to partner with cross functional teams and present ideas to management
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written as you will be preparing presentations)
Excellent project management skills (ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines)
Ability to work professionally with both internal and external customers at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

CPA heavily preferred
Microsoft Dynamics D365 experience a plus
Experience in Microsoft Power BI, Tableau or other business intelligence software is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with Regional teams to ensure proper compliance of accounting policies (local and GAAP)
Maintain and update existing policies for changes in guidance or business practices and draft new accounting policies to address new guidance or business activities
Prepare Global annual GAAP financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flows) and accompanying footnote disclosures
Support adoption and any new accounting standards and lead the evaluation of documenting the impact on the company in technical memos
Research and prepare summarized recommendations of complex accounting issues and be able to recommend your findings to both internal management and external auditors
Support year-end audit process as an integral team member
Support month-end close process by assisting with consolidation of regions to include preparing/reviewing journal entries as required (Regional uploads not in D365, intercompany eliminations, intercompany reconciliations)
Support balance sheet reviews on a monthly and quarterly basis through review of results and interaction with Regional Accounting teams
Act as key liaison to all regions for reporting needs and accounting questions
Develop process to enhance controls and understanding of all regions by managing and monitoring financial reporting of all regions through balance sheet reviews and/or Power BI reporting
Provide key voice for global GAAP accounting issues; supporting position with research and understanding IFRS vs GAAP differences and present findings to management
Serve as key accounting contact and develop processes for opening of new regions to establish controls for consolidations and accounting
Research, prepare, and present technical accounting briefs related to proper accounting treatment for Company transactions as needed (GAAP issues or questions)
Special Ad Hoc Projects as needed (LeaseQuery or FloQast for account reconciliations)
Foster team attitude within Accounting Groups across all Regions
Assist in preparing quarterly compliance documents for lenders and stakeholders

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
Annual employer HSA (Health Savings Account) funding for eligible employees who elect an HSA medical plan
STD, LTD, Basic Life AD&D coverage
401k + employer matching
Vacation and Sick Time
2 Volunteer Days off per year
Emergency evacuation time off
11 paid company holidays
1 Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday or important religious/holiday to you
Quarterly product allowance to use towards your favorite Metagenics products!
Product discount
Peer to peer recognition programs & more!