Sr Manager Accounting - Commercial Finance

Mattel • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Mattel is seeking a Senior Manager, North America Commercial Finance to help lead the accounting team for the region. The position will be located in El Segundo, CA and will report to the Director of Accounting, North America Finance. The Senior Manager is responsible for helping to ensure full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal practices for the region. This role will work closely with the Accounting Director and other members of the North America Finance Leadership team to challenge assumptions and expenditures set by the business and provide critical insights and reporting on the financial performance of a $3B+ portfolio that includes the United States and Canada.

Requirements

• Master's degree preferred (Masters, Accounting or MBA).
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred.
• Industry experience with multinational consumer products companies preferred.
• 10+ years of experience with proven track record working in various accounting capacities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and project management.
• Effective and influential in working through a highly matrixed structure.
• The position requires innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional leadership, and a strong results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Co-Manage the region's close process and ensures the accurate and timely completion of transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations to support the close and reporting processes.
• Apply US GAAP and Corporate Accounting policies, and seeks guidance from the Accounting Director and Corporate Controller's office in complex situations.
• Represent North American business unit on Next Generation Finance, a project to redesign finance at Mattel from end to end.
• Leads accurate and timely issuance of month-end, quarter, and annual financial reports.
• Manages and monitors critical accounts such as accounts receivable, sales, sales adjustments, cost of sales, variable costs, POS, and inventory.
• Manages internal and external audits in coordination with leadership and the Corporate Controller's office.
• Analyzes the region's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets.
• Reviews yearly SOX requirements from external auditors and helps update policies and documentation.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable governmental finance and accounting regulations.
• Issues regular status reports to leadership on the region's financial performance and special projects.
• Serves as a key point of contact for a variety of questions, ad hoc projects, and problem resolutions.
• Works with other finance teams to understand financial drivers and ensure financials are accurate.
• Develop a close working relationship with the shared services function, overseeing and performing reviews.
• Leads performance management and appraisals as well as goal setting for direct reports.

Benefits

• Competitive total pay programs.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree