Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTMwhile leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody, and Teutonia.
This is a job summary which includes essential job responsibilities of the position. More specific information regarding responsibilities may be provided upon request.
Overall Purpose:
Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller, theSenior Accounting Manageris responsible for coordinating the consolidated close process and communicating close deadlines and key deliverables; performing critical analysis of financial statements and financial information, including information disclosed in the Company's SEC filings, to assess accuracy and reasonableness; ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the Company's Corporate financial statements and companywide accounting for complex and judgmental areas, such as legal and environmental reserves, LIFO inventory, equity compensation and defined benefit plans; ad hoc research of complex U.S. GAAP and IFRS issues and documenting via memoranda the Company's compliance with accounting guidance; developing and maintaining updated company-wide accounting policies and procedures; and, managing the external audit process via communications and coordination with the Company's independent auditors.
Specific Accountabilities:
· Manage and coordinate theFinancial Close Processacross the organization, including oversight of the process, setting and communicating deadlines, defining responsibilities, as well as reacting to and developing solutions for close-related issues as they arise in the process
· Critically analyzing financial information for accuracy and reasonableness, including information included in the Company's financial reports filed with the SEC (10-Q, 10-K, proxy, registration statements)
* Oversight of the allocation and reconciliation processes for and ensuring the accuracy ofSegment and Regional Financial Reporting
* Compile, research and analyzeBusiness Unit Financial Informationto support impairment and other analyses
· Manage and ensure the accuracy of theCorporate Financial Statements, including analytical reviews of financial statements and account reconciliations for complex and judgmental accounts
· Oversee and provide input toCompanywide Accounting, Reporting and Documentationfor critical accounting areas
* Contingent Liabilities, such as legal and environmental matters, including understanding the nature of the matters and researching and documenting the Company's accounting positions
* LIFO Inventory Accounting, including coordinating the LIFO inventory accounting process with the business units, training and educating the organization on LIFO accounting, and concluding on the accuracy of the company's LIFO accounting
* Equity Compensation, including evaluating and documenting complex share-based arrangements that include modifications, accelerated vesting and valuation of awards
* AnalyzeCash-Based Incentive Awards,including arrangements that are dependent on the Company's stock price and financial performance
* Manage and oversee the accounting forSelf-Insurance Programs,including assessing the reasonableness of actuarial estimates and assessing claims trends
* Foreign Currency, including analysis of currency impacts on financial results and the application of foreign currency accounting guidance to acquisitions, divestitures, derivatives and intercompany arrangements
· Assist with the interpretation, understanding and documentation ofAccounting Policies and Procedures, including policies related to revenue recognition, leases and software costs, among others, and procedures related to internal control assessments for Sarbanes Oxley compliance
· Facilitate theExternal Audit Processwith the independent auditors by coordinating the timing and delivery of audit materials
· Support the implementation of and exhibit proficiency in the company'sFinancial Systems, including SAP and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management
·Develop Peopleby providing instruction, unique experiences, and challenging projects to members of the Corporate Accounting team, enabling team members to enhance their leadership, communication and accounting skills and further their careers
Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and CPA; Master's Degree preferred
· 8+ years of relevant, progressive experience; a combination of public and private accounting experience preferred
· Hands-on financial professional possessing outstanding technical and analytical skills; internal control experience essential
· Exhibits professional presence in interactions with executive management and possesses presentation and communication skills; must be able to deal with ambiguity but relay information clearly and concisely
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
· Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
· Able to prepare written communications that articulate messages concisely and accurately
· Ability to identify sources for information in an organization to aid in problem solving
· Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including the ability to critically think and present new or creative solutions
· Ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines
· Experience in researching, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures
· Basic knowledge of cost accounting and controls in a global manufacturing environment
· Strong knowledge of internal controls in a manufacturing, public company environment
· Knowledge and familiarity with multi-country, global business issues and consolidation systems and processes
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Ability to grasp complex issues quickly
· Team building, people development, and change management skills
· Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Fluent English
Preferred Skills & Knowledge:
· Fortune 500 experience
· Experience with SAP and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (Hyperion)
Key Interfaces-Internal:
· CFO, VP-Corporate Controller, Assistant Corporate Controller
· Business Planning & Analysis, Tax, Investor Relations, Treasury, Internal Audit, General Counsel, Shared Services (AR and AP)
· Business Unit Finance personnel
· Human Resources-Total Rewards
· Systems implementation teams
Key Interfaces-External:
· External auditors
· Administrators for deferred compensation plans
· Actuaries and administrators for self insurance plans
· Stock plan administrator
Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
