Corporate - Sr. Manager Accounting

Requisition ID:897062
Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for various accounting, reporting and audit related activities. This includes month-end close, consolidation, and serving as the primary contact for the external audit firm. The Senior Manager partners with key finance team members to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting on a monthly basis and with global corporate office to ensure that financial reporting needs are satisfactorily met in a timely manner.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a leader in executing monthly close and Group reporting
• Leads team in performing balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
• Assesses the proper accounting for transactions in accordance with both IFRS & US GAAP
• Builds strong working relationships with business partners
• Ensures intercompany transactions are properly identified and reconciled with trading partners
• Work directly with internal & external auditors to ensure successful & timely completion of audits
• Ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained
• Leads associates in setting business and development objectives and providing performance feedback
• Participate in special project work such as strategic business initiatives & implementation of new systems
• Manages the reconciliation of data between financial systems
• Carries out various foreign currency related task thru coordination with the Treasury group
• Lead monthly close activities including review & approval of journal entries
• Analyze project spend compared to plan & drivers of significant variances
• Assist with implementation of financial systems & tools to manage accounting & reporting
• Maintain an effective internal control environment as required by Sarbanes-Oxley
• Manage accuracy & completeness of reporting package submitted to corporate
• Manage work of team, setting clear expectations, delegating tasks, and following up to ensure completion
• Take initiative to solve problems/pursue business opportunities
• Communicate both upward and downward to keep management and associates informed
• Maintain working knowledge of business operations and activities; communicate impact of activities to appropriate associates and leadership
• Maintain working knowledge of accounting standards and policies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related experience
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-Starter
• Demonstrate willingness & ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems
• Demonstrate the ability & desire to initiate & successfully accomplish personal & business goals
• Ability to analyze problems, to compile data, to determine facts and reach a logical conclusion
• Ability to prioritize & multi task
• Constructively challenge the process & take the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve & innovate
• Effective time management, organizational & communication skills (both written & oral )
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management & customers
• Ability to build strong business relationships in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or MBA
• Public Accounting experience
• Experience in SAP FI/CO, Hyperion HFM & Essbase
• Ability to be assertive, creative, & results-oriented
• Strong time management, decision-making, & delegation skills

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or emailHRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.