Consolidations & Intercompany Accounting

About the Role

Location: Burlington, MA (hybrid) · Type: Full-time · Level: Senior Manager Our client, a leading global consumer products company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Consolidations & Intercompany Accounting to lead global consolidation and intercompany accounting within its Controllership organization. This is a high-visibility role at a pivotal moment. The business is preparing to operate as an independent public company and is implementing a new consolidation platform. You will own the integrity and timeliness of consolidated results, build public-company close and control processes, and integrate acquisitions and joint ventures into consolidated reporting. The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA with deep consolidations and intercompany experience, strong systems and controls knowledge, and a track record of leading teams in a complex, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• Global Consolidation and Close
• Manage the end-to-end global consolidation process for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Coordinate the company-wide close calendar, milestones, and issue escalation with regional and functional finance teams.
• Review consolidated financial statements, top-side entries, and period-over-period analytics for completeness and accuracy under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review the consolidated statement of cash flows, equity roll-forwards, and noncontrolling interest schedules.
• Intercompany Accounting and Eliminations
• Manage global intercompany recording, matching, reconciliation, settlement, and elimination.
• Lead resolution of intercompany imbalances, aged differences, FX impacts, and counterparty mismatches.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Legal on intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, funding, and netting.
• Drive standardization and automation of intercompany processes.
• Financial Systems and Platform Implementation
• Serve as day-to-day functional owner of the consolidation platform and related close and reconciliation tools.
• Review and approve mapping, metadata, ownership, hierarchy, and configuration changes within delegated authority.
• Serve on the implementation team for a new consolidation platform, from requirements and design through testing, cutover, and stabilization.
• Controls, Reporting, and Audit
• Build and operate SOX-compliant close, control, and documentation processes for a public-company environment.
• Support External Reporting and FP&A on quarterly and annual reporting and management reporting.
• Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors on consolidation and intercompany matters.
• Transformation and M&A
• Manage consolidation of acquisitions and joint ventures, including opening balances, purchase accounting, and IFRS-to-U.S. GAAP conversion.
• Identify recurring close issues and control gaps, and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Build capability, process resilience, and succession depth across consolidation and intercompany functions.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, including significant hands-on work in consolidations, intercompany, financial close, reconciliations, internal controls, and financial systems.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidated financial statements, foreign currency, intercompany eliminations, cash flow reporting, and equity accounting.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals and influencing teams across functions or geographies.
• Experience in a complex, multinational, deadline-driven environment.

Required Skills

• Strong command of how the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, equity, and intercompany accounts connect.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in complex financial data.
• Clear, confident communication with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Proven ability to lead change and translate objectives into disciplined execution.
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint and enterprise systems skills.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred Qualifications
• Big Four or national public accounting experience, plus time at a large accelerated SEC filer, Fortune 500, or large multinational.
• Experience in consumer products, food, beverage, or retail.
• Experience with SAP and a leading consolidation platform such as OneStream, Tagetik, Hyperion Financial Management, or SAP Group Reporting.
• Experience with BlackLine, Trintech, or similar close and reconciliation tools.
• Experience with spin-offs, carve-outs, acquisitions, integrations, or major system implementations.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and international statutory reporting.

Pay range and compensation package

• Compensation and Benefits
• Base salary: $130,700–$150,000, depending on experience and skills
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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