Accounting Manager, Consolidations

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

This role presents an exciting and rewarding career path for professionals in the accounting and finance field. Some highlights include:

1. Key Role in Financial Reporting : The position involves overseeing the company's monthly and quarterly corporate financial statement consolidation process.
2. International Exposure : This position works on a global scale and provides a unique change to engage with global financial practices.
3. Leadership and Collaboration : The role requires coordination with various stakeholders, including intercompany teams, external auditors, and legal entity Controllers.
4. Dynamic Work Environment : The position is situated within a fast-paced, growth-oriented company, providing a stimulating work atmosphere where you can thrive and develop your career. The challenges associated with rapid growth can lead to significant professional development.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the company's monthly and quarterly corporate financial statement consolidation process and preparation.
• Analysis of proper foreign currency impacts in the consolidation system
• Preparation of footnotes, and related supporting schedules in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that are included in the statutory internal reporting package.
• Coordination and review of intercompany eliminations required in the consolidation.
• Provide ad hoc support for accounting policies and reporting inquiries. Includes process improvement to ensure efficient reporting of consolidation process and time required for local entity controllers to complete monthly reporting package.
• Support global accounting teams in analysis and resolution of accounting issues related to monthly reporting process.
• Assist with reporting related to legal entity transactions and reorganizations including divestitures and acquisitions.
• Liaison with external auditors and coordinate annual financial statement audit and semi-annual reporting package to Suntory Global Spirits’ parent company.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with legal entity Controllers and the Global Business Services team to ensure accurate and unified presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee staff preparation of monthly and quarterly financial work-papers. Additionally, provide guidance and issue resolution in monthly financial reporting.
• Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations of Consolidations ledger
• Other ad hoc reporting such as preparation of financial statements for required government reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field required. CPA designation preferred.
• Five plus years of progressive, broad-based experience originating from a combination of public accounting and companies of similar size and experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in growing the accounting/ finance team in a rapid growth, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record and an ability to work effectively with a variety of constituents, including internal staff members, senior leadership professionals, external partners, directors, and tax and legal advisors.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Knowledge of SAP and EPM (Business Objects) reporting systems a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, particularly with respect to technical accounting.
• Knowledge of compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley, including identifying and documenting key controls and processes, assisting with remediation activities, and supporting related internal controls testing.

Salary Range - The salary range for this role, based in Chicago, Illinios is $100k-110k, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset. The range will vary if outside of this location.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.