OMMERICAL ACCOUNTING LEAD, PET SEGMENT LOCATION: Remote Eligible SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm CST (must be accessible between these hours) OVERVIEW: This role will support the expanding sales and commercial activities for the $2+ Billion-dollar Pet Segment of this company in line with our enterprise initiatives and strategies. As a leader in the Pet Segment of the Global Accounting Organization (GAO) overseeing sales and commercial accounting and controls, you will partner with the sales and marketing functions and segment finance organizations to maintain a well-controlled environment producing accurate financial results in compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Additionally, this role provides accounting and technical guidance in support of the order-to-cash process, including revenue, trade and consumer spending while evaluating dynamic business transactions against changing accounting and regulatory requirements. Enablers for success in this role include accounting and controls expertise, the ability to work proactively, have strong attention to detail, ability to partner with multiple functions, effective communication skills, ability to navigate complex subject matter, and a commitment to process and process improvement. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership * Provide proactive accounting expertise and business partnership across the order-to-cash process: revenue recognition, trade, and consumer related activities within the Pet Segment. * Build functional excellence in accounting capability across the sales and commercial functions and ensure balance between GAO strategy and business needs. * Partner to provide support to other functions based on agreed project plans. Examples include e-commerce strategy, business model changes, trade planning and reporting initiatives. * Provide accounting and controls expertise and business partnership across the Segment. Accounting & Controls Excellence * Follow and comply with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and current financial legislation for financial results and ultimate financial statement preparation. * Maintain and oversee all accounting procedures, controls and processes. Develop sustainable solutions for all identified control gaps and ensure they are implemented in a manner consistent with global standard processes. * Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close, and ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. * Participate in the GAO Commercial Accounting & Control Global Community of Practice. * Assist with the preparation of financial statements in compliance with SEC and US GAAP requirements. * Effectively communicate with internal and external auditors. * Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration * 5-7 years of experience in accounting and controls * Proficiency in and ability to navigate between multiple technologies including Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, etc.). Microsoft Teams is heavily used for internal communication and meetings. * Results-oriented, proactive, agile * Ability to navigate a complex organization and build trusting relationships * Ability to effectively communicate and influence across the organization * High level of efficiency and accuracy * Attention to detail and ability to analyze large amounts of data * Strong ERP knowledge PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * SAP experience * Big four public accounting experience and/or public company experience Personal technology will be required for this role. Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. 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