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Let\'s be unstoppable together!
At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and
growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories
both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating
to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable
strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and
communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join
our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay
curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To
Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees
say about their experience working at Circana.
Learn more at www.circana.com.
What will you be doing?
This position will lead a team of Accountants on Circana\'s
Controllership team. This position will be responsible for coordinating
the timely and accurate execution of Circana\'s financial close for the
Americas. The individual will play a key role in the Circana\'s
transformation by utilizing NetSuite to help guide the team through
general compliance with US GAAP, execute the company\'s internal
controls, and document standard operating procedures.
Key Areas of Focus
- Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations
leading to complete and accurate financial statements.
- Coach, develop, and mentor the team to build strong talent
- Identify areas for process improvement. Create an action plan with
solutions and follow through.
- Develop efficient processes and document Standard Operating
Procedures
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day coordination of processing transactional
financial data including the preparation and review of journal
entries and account reconciliations.
- Design and implement internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent
fraud and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Monitor and enforce adherence to internal controls and financial
reporting standards.
- Ensure that all information prepared by the entity (IPE) has
adequate source of data, parameters, and report logic.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team,
fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for
end-to-end accounting functions, ensuring consistency, optimization
in a controlled environment.
- Leverage technology and automation to streamline workflows and
reporting. Develop and monitor KPI for team.
- Track the status of open reconciling items and ensure the team
follows up on items by collaboration and cross-functional
involvement. Resolve reconciling items according to company policy.
- Implement best practices to improve collaboration and efficiency
within the department, including leading team meetings and training.
- Proactively seek ways to improve analysis and internal controls.
- Understand complex areas. Document business drivers of change for
P&L reviews. Communicate effectively to business partners.
- Coordinate accounting and internal controls work and related
deliverables with internal and external audit
- Manage cross-functional ad hoc projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting.
- Experience in accounting leadership and people management.
- Public company and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills for
effective interactions with staff, peers, and senior leadership.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Excel, NetSuite, Coupa, Blackline, and PowerBI.
- Ability to create solutions and drive improvements.
- Hands-on approach and ability to balance competing priorities.
- Experience documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including
presentation delivery to management.
- Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Experience with Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) and
Management Review Controls (MRC).
Circana Behaviors
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are
required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our
organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously
champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day
role:
Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big
questions.
Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of
our choices.
Center on the Client: Relent
