Senior Manager, Global Consolidation and Financial Reporting

Driscoll’s • Watsonville, CA

23h

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Global Consolidation and Financial Reporting will lead the global consolidated financial close process. As part of this function, the selected candidate will train and communicate policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting activities to legal entities and business units. They will review and analyze financial reports compiled by subsidiary offices for compliance with global standards. In addition, the Senior Manager will research new accounting issues as required for compliance with U.S. GAAP and provide technical and overall accounting guidance and coordination for global subsidiaries. This role will coordinate interim and annual audit in support of the preparation of the annual audited financial statements. The Senior Manager will work on project teams, often in a leadership role, with Driscoll’s accounting, finance, information system, and business unit finance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant required
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• 3+ years of experience in the external audit/assurance practice of a Big 4 or other global accounting firm
• Extensive experience with agriculture, manufacturing, and/or consumer products companies (either as an employee or auditor)
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong analytic skills and knowledge of general ledger accounting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to perform technical accounting research
• International accounting experience
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Tools
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion or comparable ERP system
• Demonstrated ability to map transaction flow processes to implement process improvements, coupled with experience in continuous improvement essential
• Experience with intercompany transactions and consolidations
• A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions are also required

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of standardized and ad hoc reports to support global and management reporting needs
• Lead the administration of global reporting tools, including development and maintenance of instructional materials, and training
• Manage financial dimension creation and management of existing global financial dimensions in ERP
• Manage the global consolidation process and support year end preparation of the audited financial statements
• Manage the interim and annual global audit and have primary responsibility for the preparation of the annual audited financial statements and footnotes
• Review financial results received from local accountants, reconcile inter-company transactions and investment in subsidiary activity
• Review account reconciliations and research exceptions
• Collaborate with global functions and subsidiaries to set processes and procedures for intercompany transactions
• Develop and roll out global accounting processes for recording and reporting
• Assist with global initiatives, special projects, and analyses as directed by management. Be recognized as an influencer in the global accounting and finance function
• Interpret internal or external business issues and recommend best practices
• Solve complex problems; take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and develop new concepts, methods and techniques
• Lead functional teams or projects, including leading others to solve problems
• Interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Clearly communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to reach agreements
• Responsible for managing global consolidation activities under the direction of manager to accomplish planned growth
• Contribute to the Business Unit’s people priorities and objectives regarding: people leader effectiveness, engaged employees, and enabling others to perform
• Guide and support team members with consistent coaching, constructive feedback, and development-focused conversations to drive individual and team performance
• Strengthen team capabilities by providing tailored mentorship and strategic guidance that promotes skill development and career progression
• Cultivate a high-performing, engaged team environment by setting clear expectations, offering meaningful growth opportunities, and recognizing contributions regularly
• Domestic and international travel required up to 15%
• Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large

Benefits

• Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week.
• Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.

What This Job Offers

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