Manager, Corporate Accounting - (Consolidations)

Clorox Company; Durham, Oakland, Pleasanton (NC, CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Fertility/adoption benefits

Job summary

Clorox is seeking a Manager of Consolidations to lead the global close process, produce consolidated financial statements, and drive process improvements. You will supervise two direct reports and partner with international finance, IT, Tax, Treasury, and Corporate FP&A.

Located in Durham, NC (Strickland Bldg) with hybrid work 3 days on-site; option to work from Oakland, CA or Pleasanton, CA. Requires US GAAP expertise, CPA preferred, strong leadership and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statements.
• CPA preferred or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with consolidation and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage global general ledger close process and calendars.
• Partner with business units for close and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with IT on system change requests and continuous improvement.
• Review monthly consolidated statements and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly consolidated schedules and cash flow summaries.
• Maintain SOX documentation and perform self-assessments.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license preferred

Tools

SAP S/4

Blackline

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Manager, Corporate Accounting - (Consolidations)# Clorox Careers## Manager, Corporate Accounting - (Consolidations)Apply: Durham, NC - USA (Strickland Bldg): Oakland, CA - USA: Pleasanton, CA - USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR23812Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace**Your role at Clorox:**The Manager of Consolidations plays a critical role in planning and managing the global consolidations close process and delivering consolidated financial statements to senior management on a monthly basis. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of the systems and processes supporting the global consolidation process and you will play a critical role in the record to report process, including ensuring adequate financial reporting controls are working effectively. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with various cross-functional teams, including the international finance and accounting teams, IT, Tax & Treasury, Corporate Financial Planning and Corporate Communications. In this role you will manage two direct reports, set strategic objectives, develop staff, provide day-to-day support for staff, and drive toward world class results.**In this role, you will:*** Manage global general ledger close process, including developing calendars, issuing monthly close scorecard and maintaining process documentation (25%)* Partner with business units to provide support for close / reporting activities and support system change request process* Partner with IT on system change requests, timely resolution of close and reporting issues, and continuous improvement initiatives* Review monthly consolidated financial statements and worldwide intercompany reconciliation (25%)* Prepare select quarterly consolidated schedules, including balance sheet roll forwards, segment footnote, and cash flow summit package (20%)* Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach by proactively identifying, championing and driving technology and operational improvements (20%)* Maintain and update selective Sarbanes Oxley documentation and perform self-assessments (10%)**What we look for:*** Minimum five years of experience, mix of public accounting and private industry preferred* trong understanding of US GAAP and financial statements•* Strong leadership and project management skills•* Management financial reporting experience•* Strong analytical skills•* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner•* Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail• Ability to prioritize and self-manage workload•* Ability to take ownership of issues and ensure timely resolution•* Ability to work on cross functional activities and form solid business relationships •* Flexible, adaptable, and proactive•* Ability to influence and drive change•* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel **Desired Qualifications:*** Proven close process improvement experience* SAP S/4 and/or Group Reporting knowledge* Blackline knowledge* Solid ERP systems and process experience* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance* CPA license or international equivalent preferred (or demonstrated progress towards licensure) **Workplace type:**The ideal candidate will be located within either the markets of Durham, NC, Pleasanton, CA or Oakland, CA and be in the office 3x per week, in accordance to the Hybrid 2.0 Policy. #LI-Hyrbid **Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.** **Learn more****.** **[U.S.]Additional Information:**At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.-–Zone A: $109,400 - $210,000–Zone B: $100,300 - $192,500–Zone C: $91,200 - $175,000 All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.