Manager, DLLP Legal Entity Accounting & Consolidations

Company: Deloitte
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

The Legal Entity Accounting & Consolidations Manager within Deloitte's Controllership function supports the Chief Accounting Officer and U.S. Controllership team across a range of accounting topics and issues. The Manager will work closely with Controllership, Financial Reporting, Global Finance Services (GFS) and other groups across finance to ensure timely, accurate, complete, and insightful financial information.
The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong accounting background. An operational and transformative mindset combined with strategic thinking, flexibility and executive presence are critical qualifications for this role. It is expected the candidate will hold themselves and others accountable for ensuring results are achieved on time; take action beyond formal job responsibility and set high expectations for themselves.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Drive period, quarter, and year-end close and consolidation process, ensuring compliance with appropriate policy and accuracy of financial information within reporting deadlines.
+ Effectively collaborate with GFS, Financial Reporting, and Controllership groups to ensure accurate and timely delivery of Journal Entries, Reconciliations, and financial report reviews.
+ Ensure Controllership senior management is aware of status of close activities, any major risks/issues identified and the accompanying recommended actions.
+ Partner with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, and Internal Controls to develop and execute a standardized and robust reconciliation process.
+ Support the implementation and execution of key controls and processes as applicable.
+ Oversee and coordinate the flow of information into the general ledger ensuring compliance with firm policies and internal controls.
+ Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and ad hoc projects, which requires significant collaboration with GFS, Financial Reporting, and Controllership groups.
+ Support on-going transformation efforts to optimize accounting activities performed, which requires significant collaboration with the Finance Transformation team.
+ Identify and execute on process improvement opportunities to improve efficiency, increase digitization, and enhance value created and delivered by Controllership organization.
+ Identify and escalate any system issues affecting financial data accuracy.
+ Consider system functionality and evaluate technology enhancements to support policy processes, key controls, and transformation efforts.
+ Monitor quality standards for Controllership deliverables/reports owned by the team and ensure junior members of the team meet or exceed them.
+ Facilitate training and support development and well-being of staff.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline preferred; Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
+ Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to research complex accounting issues.
+ Spreadsheet and database skills will be used heavily. The candidate will have knowledge of Microsoft Excel including v-lookups, pivot tables, and macros and Microsoft Access.
+ Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Required Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements: CPA or MBA Preferred.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
+ Ability to work with virtual teams and across geographic and cultural boundaries is required.
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) are crucial as the position involves the ability to satisfy and influence various stakeholders, including senior management.
+ Candidate must be able to operate effectively within Deloitte's culture of diversity and inclusion.
+ Enthusiastic, self-starter who is highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
+ Must be able to manage competing priorities and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
+ Possess analytical skills with the ability to solve problems.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, Jersey City, Nevada, New York City, and Washington State, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to California, Colorado, Jersey City, Nevada, New York City, and Washington State and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,000 to $191,000.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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