Manager of General Accounting leading bank reconciliation and oversight for Pacific Life. Ensuring financial data accuracy and compliance while driving process improvement initiatives.
About the role
- Sr. Director of Corporate Accounting overseeing SEC and ESG reporting at global flavor leader McCormick. Leading accounting functions and sustainability initiatives in a hybrid capacity.
Responsibilities
- Lead the external SEC reporting function including oversight of quarterly 10Q and annual 10K filing process.
- Support other SEC filings including Proxy and 8-Ks.
- Direct the preparation of SEC filing drafts and present to senior leadership oversight committees.
- Oversee execution and management of quarterly external reporting key financial controls and assess disclosure risk of processes and transactions.
- Ensure team stays current on new SEC guidance and disclosure requirements.
- Monitor risks and exposure related to impairment, segment reporting, and non-GAAP disclosures.
- Oversee accounting functions for high-risk areas including stock-based compensation, derivatives, employee benefit plans and intangible asset and goodwill impairment assessments.
- Provide Finance oversight over US pension and SERP assets and liabilities (including pension assumptions) and certain other benefit plans.
- Oversee compilation of employee benefit plan financial statements and annual audit process.
- Manage relationships with valuation specialists.
- Manage forecasting process for these accounting functions.
- Partner with the business on significant transactions including acquisition and divestiture activity, financing arrangements, derivative and hedging activity, and equity transactions.
- Lead the research and assessment of complex accounting issues and obtain alignment with the Controller and external auditors.
- Oversee the evaluation of the impact of new accounting pronouncements and related implementation efforts.
- Oversee ESG reporting function including the governance around voluntary reporting efforts.
- Provide thought leadership on regulatory developments and ESG disclosure requirements.
- Partner with the sustainability team on readiness efforts for new regulation across our various jurisdictions.
- Assess resource needs as the regulatory environment evolves.
- Provide leadership and oversee management and talent development of ESG and SEC reporting team.
- Drive a process improvement culture across the team through innovation, automation and leveraging tools including artificial intelligence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- 12 years + experience with US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting
- Combination of public accounting experience auditing SEC companies and corporate accounting roles at publicly traded companies preferred
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and SEC financial reporting regulations/requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the design and operation of a system of internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
- Strong background in assessing complex accounting issues and experience supporting acquisition transactions and purchase accounting valuation work
- In-depth knowledge of matters impacting multi-national corporations, including currency translation and hedging, and intercompany eliminations preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact with senior leadership and present to governance functions and to work across functions and cultures
- Ability to rapidly distill complex information and transform it into a concise and readily understandable message at all levels
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Excellent team/personal leadership skills
- Must demonstrate organizational intelligence in identifying decision makers/influencers
- Demonstrated ability to build credibility and positive working relationships to effectively drive business objectives
- Knowledge of SAP and HFM
- Strong/concise written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- 401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
- Tuition assistance
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