Sr A&R Analyst
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
What's the job?
The Sr A&R Analyst is a key member of the Accounting and Reporting team, supporting the general accounting function ensuring comprehensive completion of all activities. Skilled at influencing others without having direct authority, this position is responsible for complex, non-routine accounting transactions and leading projects that are aligned with achieving SSC & BU goals and objectives. This position plays a key support role in fulfilling requirements specified in customer Master Service Agreements (MSAs) & Statement of Work (SOW) and is an agent of change, leading or supporting projects that drive efficiencies through automation and streamlining in close collaboration with the Service Provider.
Key responsibilities include:
· Serving as an experienced senior lead supporting SSC accounting team, BU and Service Provider team members, facilitating day-to-day accounting operations while improving the SSC accounting procedures and internal controls. Serve as initial point of contact for the Sr Manager, General Accounting in certain instances. Provide training and guidance to the SSC and Service Provider accounting team members.
· Key General Accounting point of contact with the customer's management and staff, delivering high levels of customer service, providing helpful, friendly and informative communications, being proactive in meeting customer needs and requirements, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve service delivery.
· Driving monthly close by approving journal entries, reconciliations, reports, intercompany invoices and balances, and reviewing income tax provisions. Ensuring Service Provider has all required inputs necessary to complete their closing duties. Responsible for the on-time delivery of closing results to customers' management.
· Monitoring and analyzing the applicable general ledger activity, ensuring account reconciliations are performed and reconciling items are accounted for on timely basis.
· Responsible for customer financial reporting, ensuring compilation of SIF packages by the Service Provider, BU and SSC are completed on time, accurate and compliant with all controls.
· Ensuring tax, treasury, and government reports are completed accurately and on time by providing support to Service Provider as needed, quality review and monitoring
· Ensuring compliance by Service Provider, SSC and BU with Saint-Gobain's Internal Control Reference Framework (“ICRF”) and accounting guidelines established by GAAP and IFRS.
· Working closely within the SSC and with the customer by leading or participating on initiatives to meet SSC and BU goals and on customer-sponsored special projects.
· Responding to financial and tax audit requests for information and insight with support of Service Provider.
Applying technical know-how to research/resolve accounting and accounting systems issues for BU while lending direction to Service Provider. Support Service Provider with proper inputs or approvals for exceptions to accounting or process rules.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
What do you bring?
BS Business Administration/Accounting. Advanced degree is a plus.
· Professional Certification (CPA, CMA) is a plus
· 5-10 years of general accounting experience in a large, complex international business is preferred. Prior experience servicing internal customers in a shared service utilizing outsourced service provider organization is a plus.
· Strong problem-solving and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
· Ability to influence others without having direct authority.
· Experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems
· Strong knowledge of and practical experience with internal controls.
· Ability to operate within established accounting and reporting guidelines. Solid grasp of technical accounting principles with experience working with GAAP and IFRS is preferred.
· Ability to hold a collaborative partnership with outsource Front Office and Tower Leads
· Ability to coach outsourced team members, managing across company, geography, time zone, and culture. Ability to understand cultural differences
· Ability and experience providing virtual leadership, communication virtually with team and customers
· Process management skills for in-house and out-sourced staff and work
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
What are our perks?
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].
