Corporate Consolidations Manager - Thomas Edwards Group
Dallas, TX
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Corporate Consolidations Manager 9915
The Corporate Consolidations Manager will be primarily responsible for the corporate consolidations process for a multinational organization, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and company policies. This role requires expertise in using Clarity financial software to manage and streamline consolidation activities, enhance reporting processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
About the Role:
Candidate Qualifications:
The Corporate Consolidations Manager will be primarily responsible for the corporate consolidations process for a multinational organization, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and company policies. This role requires expertise in using Clarity financial software to manage and streamline consolidation activities, enhance reporting processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
About the Role:
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Manage intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translations, and consolidation adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and relevant regulations.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Clarity financial consolidation software.
- Maintain and update system hierarchies, workflows, and rules to align with organizational changes.
- Identify opportunities to enhance automation and reporting capabilities within Clarity.
- Train members of accounting team and other stakeholders on effective use of Clarity.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for internal and external reporting purposes.
- Support the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K).
- Analyze consolidated results and provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Continuously assess and refine the consolidation process to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with IT, finance, and operations teams to integrate new systems and data sources into Clarity, if applicable.
- Stay current with changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on consolidation processes.
- Work closely with global finance teams to ensure alignment and data accuracy.
- Support external audits by coordinating the preparation and review of requested materials.
- BS or master’s degree in accounting.
- CPA (or parts passed) preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting or financial reporting experience, with at least 3 years in a consolidations role. Public company financial reporting experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, financial reporting and internal control frameworks and requirements.
- Proficiency in Clarity financial consolidation software, or similar, preferred.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and bring a hands-on approach with the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast-moving environment with a wide variety of strategic initiatives and constant deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible and collaborate with team on different projects and needs.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills within all levels of the organization.
- Systems aptitude and process orientation; strong computer skills essential, including extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge and understanding of internal controls, general accounting (G/L, A/R, A/P, etc.), and operational accounting (revenue, volumes, etc.).
- High-level of integrity to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Source : Thomas Edwards Group