Manager, Accounting - Consolidations and Intercompany

Cox Automotive; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Manager, Accounting for Consolidations and Intercompany in Atlanta, GA. You will lead monthly consolidation, intercompany accounting, and goodwill/IP accounting, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will develop a small accounting team, drive standardization, and partner with Tax and International Accounting on global financial reporting and US GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance and 6+ years of accounting experience.
• For advanced degrees, 4+ years (Master's) or 1+ year (PhD) are acceptable.
• Strong consolidation and intercompany experience in a large multinational.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly consolidation process across US and international locations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, goodwill, and intangible asset accounting.
• Prepare monthly reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux commentary.
• Support audits, internal controls and governance over GAAP compliance.
• Drive process improvements and automation in consolidation workflows.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals (2 staff).
• Collaborate with Tax, Technical Accounting and International Accounting teams.

Skills

Leadership

Hybrid environment

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Consolidation experience

Intercompany accounting

Strong communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, and/or finance

Master's Degree with 4+ years experience

PhD with 1+ year experience

Tools

OneStream

Hyperion Financial Manager

Oracle Financials

Power BI

Blackline

Excel

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Manager, Accounting

Management Level

Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $92,300.00 - $153,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Automotive is hiring a Manager, Accounting - Consolidations and Intercompany. The role, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is responsible for leading Cox Automotive's consolidation and intercompany accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective governance over complex accounting processes. This role oversees the monthly consolidation process, intercompany accounting and accounting for goodwill, intangible assets and investments. The Manager, Accounting plays a key role in the accounting and support for acquisitions, divestitures, system integrations, and other strategic initiatives while ensuring audit readiness, controls compliance, and adherence to U.S. GAAP. Additionally, this position is responsible for leading and developing a team of accounting professionals, driving process standardization and automation, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly OneStream consolidation process including US Oracle financial systems, non-core and international locations.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, and impairment testing for investments, goodwill, intangible assets, and equity.
• Prepare and review monthly reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and flux commentary.
• Oversee and improve the consolidated intercompany process, including governance of inter- and intra-divisional balances and transactions.
• Provide accounting and support for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational changes.
• Provide significant support for external audits, compliance activities and internal controls testing.
• Support debt reporting and covenant compliance requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization across consolidation and intercompany processes.
• Partner closely with Technical Accounting, Tax, and International Accounting support global financial reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and cross-functional initiatives affecting the company's legal entity structure.
• Lead mapping, testing, validation, and implementation efforts for new ledgers and acquisitions into OneStream.
• Manage a team of 2 employees, including coaching, cross-training, and professional development.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, and/or finance with 6+ years' accounting experience required. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience. Candidates without a degree must have 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 1+ year experience in a management or lead role
• At least 2+ years in consolidation or intercompany role for large, multinational company strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of month-end close processes and general accounting principles.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, under pressure with shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to partner and work with all levels in the organization.
• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Proven ability to work independently and solve problems resourcefully.
• Ability to understand business strategy and translate it into effective tactical plans.
• Excellent oral and written communication is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and GAAP.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of Hyperion Financial Manager and/or OneStream required, with Oracle Financials, Blackline and Power BI strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for th