Financial Reporting Lead

5 days ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Culligan International Full time
Job Title: Controller, NA Retail

Job Description:

The North America Retail business Controller will be responsible for leading the financial reporting process for Retail Channel entities. This includes management of financial accounting staff, coordination with the Culligan Corporate Controller's group, review of financial statements, and variance analysis to ensure that the needs of key business partners are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive financial reporting process, which includes:
  1. Reporting and consolidation of monthly results in line with US GAAP and on a timely basis
  2. Ensuring consistent account mapping across business entities
  3. Responsible for supplemental reporting required by Corporate Controller's group
  4. Responsible for month-end balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and certifications across the North America Retail business
  5. Confirming intercompany balances are reconciled on a timely basis
  6. Preparation and distribution of monthly management reports and financial statements
  7. Ensuring all necessary accruals are made in accordance with company policy
  • Assist in cash, financial forecasting, and annual budget process
  • Develop and support uniform accounting policies and procedures across the North America Retail business entities
  • Review and assess current accounting policy to determine areas of improvement or change
  • Provide supporting data for quarterly reviews and annual audits
  • Partner with Finance Director in developing the finance organization of the North America Retail business
  • Partner with Finance Director in implementing systems solutions for North America Retail business entities
  • Deliver on special projects

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university and 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in a retail CPG or manufacturing environment
  • Consumer Products experience preferred, especially through periods of significant growth and transformation
  • Proficiency in MS Office products – intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
  • Experience navigating a large ERP environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and act as a liaison with cost center managers across North America
  • Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
  • Experience with SAP and HFM a plus

About us: Culligan International is the world's leading water experts, delivering high-quality water solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, we offer technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration products, including water softeners, water filtration systems, industrial water treatment solutions, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems. We improve water across all aspects of consumers' lives.

Global Consumer Products Division (CPD) Mission Statement: Become the global leader in water transforming systems, by creating world-class, consumer-centric brands that drive penetration of iconic products and deliver recurring revenue through proprietary consumables and omni-channel experiences that empower consumers in choice for their water needs that meet their lifestyle.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) & 401k Match, Parental Leave, Unlimited PTO, Additional voluntary benefits



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