Senior Manager, Internal Reporting

Avis Budget Group • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Reporting to join their global Finance team. This high-visibility role involves owning the financial close and consolidation process for worldwide operations, delivering accurate and timely cash flow reporting, and leading the integration of artificial intelligence into the close workflow. The position requires cross-functional partnership with Accounting, FP&A, and Technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of internal financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, consolidations, or technical accounting, ideally within a large, multinational organization.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle FCCS or a comparable consolidation platform (e.g., SAP BPC, Hyperion HFM, OneStream).
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, with specific expertise in consolidation accounting, intercompany eliminations, and cash flow statement preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex close cycles across multiple time zones and legal entities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate complex financial concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with AI/ML tools in a Finance context (e.g., Claude, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, or other natural language processing tools for financial data).
• Familiarity with RPA platforms or low-code automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate).
• Prior experience in the travel, transportation, or services industry.
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end global financial close and consolidation process using Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS), ensuring accuracy and adherence to tight reporting deadlines.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for Oracle FCCS — managing system configurations, intercompany eliminations, currency translations, and chart-of-accounts mappings across all legal entities.
• Partner with regional controllers and accounting teams to resolve consolidation issues and drive consistency in close procedures worldwide.
• Develop and maintain close calendars and variance analyses to keep stakeholders informed throughout the cycle.
• Oversee the preparation of the consolidated Cash Flow in compliance with US GAAP.
• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the consolidated Cash Flow forecast, working closely with Treasury and FP&A to align operating, investing, and financing projections.
• Analyze cash flow variances versus budget and prior periods, providing clear, concise commentary for executive leadership.
• Lead the consolidated balance sheet review process, performing in-depth analysis of account balances, trends, and fluctuations across all global entities on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Prepare and present clear, executive-ready balance sheet commentary and variance analysis to senior leadership, highlighting key movements, risks, and areas requiring follow-up.
• Partner with regional controllers and accounting teams to ensure balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled, supported, and in compliance with US GAAP and company policy.
• Proactively identify balance sheet risks or anomalies and work cross-functionally to resolve issues ahead of external reporting deadlines.
• Lead and evolve the Reporting Center of Excellence (CoE), establishing standardized processes, best practices, and toolkits that drive consistency and quality across global finance teams.
• Define and enforce governance frameworks for the global Chart of Accounts (CoA), ensuring structural integrity, alignment with business needs, and compliance with US GAAP and internal policy.
• Partner with regional finance leaders, business unit controllers, and IT to evaluate and approve requests for new accounts, cost centers, or structural changes — maintaining a clean, scalable CoA architecture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the CoE, leveraging data, stakeholder feedback, and industry benchmarks to identify and prioritize enhancements to the close and reporting ecosystem.
• Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools within the financial close process — identifying high-impact opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate timelines.
• Collaborate with Finance Technology and IT teams to evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-enabled solutions (e.g., anomaly detection, variance analysis, predictive cash flow modeling).
• Build and document AI-enhanced workflows, ensuring robust controls and auditability are maintained as new technologies are introduced.
• Stay current on emerging AI capabilities in financial reporting and proactively bring best-practice recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage and develop a team of reporting analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Act as a key liaison between Finance, External Reporting, Internal Audit, and IT to ensure the integrity of consolidated financial data.
• Support external audit requests related to consolidation, cash flow, and close processes.

Benefits

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What This Job Offers

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