Consolidations Manager

This position is responsible for: managing the timely and accurate consolidation of affiliated companies as part of corporate monthly close process; providing technical accounting support to the Controller's group; managing audits of subsidiaries and affiliates; coaching, guiding, mentoring, and training the consolidations staff. Provide research, analysis and technical support to the Controller's group and provide technical support for acquisitions, change in business processes, joint ventures, and other unique business opportunities, to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

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General Summary

This position is responsible for: managing the timely and accurate consolidation of affiliated companies as part of corporate monthly close process; providing technical accounting support to the Controller's group; managing audits of subsidiaries and affiliates; coaching, guiding, mentoring, and training the consolidations staff.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Manage the monthly close process, for the company's sponsored and non-sponsored joint ventures, including consolidating and eliminating entries to provide timely and accurate reporting of the company's financial performance
  
• Provide research, analysis and technical support to the Controller's group and provide technical support for acquisitions, change in business processes, joint ventures, and other unique business opportunities, to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner
  
• Develop and implement company-wide accounting policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of financial information and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  
• Review and approve financial package reports, 10Q/K reports and account reconciliations, generated by the consolidations staff, to ensure accuracy and completeness
  
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of the monthly financial statements, of the company's sponsored joint ventures, in accordance with joint venture agreements to ensure compliance and accuracy
  
• Support the company's external auditors with their quarterly reviews and annual audits to ensure the 10Q/K is filed timely
  
• Manage all post-closing "score sheet" entries, track their materiality to the company's published financial statements and prepare subsequent SAB 99 analysis for audit review to ensure accuracy and compliance
  
• Manage the consolidations team, including but not limited to; staffing, work assignments, compensation and performance management to ensure company initiatives are met
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  
• CPA required
  

Work Experience

• 6+
  
• years' progressive experience in a combination of public and corporate accounting
  
• 3+ years' experience in a managerial capacity.
  
• Experience with consolidation/JV accounting for construction or real estate industries
  
• Large enterprise sys
  
• tem experience (JD Edwards experience a plus).
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), consolidations, and JV accounting
  
• Ability to research and analyze new accounting standards/pronouncements issued by the SEC and FASB to determine the impact on the company
  
• Advanced computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, JD Edwards).
  
• Ability to research, retrieve and organize data to prepare reports and financial documentation.
  
• Excellent consultative and communication skills (written & oral) and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees/management and effectively disseminate information
  
• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects
  
• Sound decision making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
  
• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
  
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit