• Manage areas of the corporate accounting and finance functions for the Sesame Street Production division, including general ledger, budgeting, accounting and reporting 
• Be responsible for reviewing and understanding the major points of the show and special budgets
• Monitoring and communicating financial changes to VP - Creative and other Senior staff 
• Generate monthly project cost reports and update the estimate-to-complete with the latest information from the project team 
• Update cash flow reports and alert project team on low bank account balances 
• Prepare Month-end & Quarter-end Closes, including G/L Maintenance (creating any necessary journal entries)
• Importing monthly subsidiary general ledger data into the corporate general ledger
• Monitor time-tracking system to ensure team members have billed their time to the appropriately funded projects 
• Prepare financial reports for fiscal year budget and quarterly estimates, input any changes into the accounting system (TM1) 
• Review and approve weekly invoices and expense reports in Concur, review and approve union payroll. 
• Ensure all spending and account codes are aligned with project (and administrative) budgets 
• Oversee the process to generate production tax credits for all eligible series 
• Liaise /Support the Sesame Street Production Management team on all Sesame-related projects. 
• Support Sesame Production Accountant and Production Management team 
• Prepare Sesame monthly bill-back invoice with support to Sesame entity. 
• Prepare upload entry to/from Sesame entity to Parent Company general ledger. 
• Reconcile inter-company cash accounts. 

Skills: Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Stakeholder Communication, Cost Analysis, Cash Flow Monitoring, Software Proficiency, Expense Oversight, Tax Credit Administration

• Handle all core corporate accounting functions, including posting all relevant entries and inventory transactions
• Prepare journal entries and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Handle all inventory, purchasing issues, production, sales, expenses, and liabilities
• Supervise fixed asset accounting tasks (taking stock of property, plant, and equipment)
• Work with the Inventory Department to ensure the proper recording of inventory adjustments
• Assist with the design and implementation of internal controls procedures (i.e. revenue recognition, inventory/cost accounting, payroll, and expense reporting)
• Responsible for overall financial reporting (income statements, balance sheets, reconciliations, reporting, financial analysis, fixed asset register, cash flow forecast and GL.)
• Oversee the revenue recognition process
• Identify opportunities to innovate and streamline operational processes
• Assist in the implementation of all possible financial and accounting procedures and systems
• Work with HR Manager to ensure that proper HR practices, contracts and operations are in place
• Manage key functional departments and projects from logistics processes to warehouse optimization
• Assist in all internal and external audits
• Assist in all compliance issues, including all internal control issues
• Assist in all tax issues and accept ad hoc projects

Skills: Corporate Accounting, Inventory Management, Fixed Asset Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Process Optimization, Audit Support, Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead the accounting team in the accurate and timely completion of monthly and year-end close.
• Review the general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure the accuracy of posting.
• Partner with the CFO on the strategic direction of the accounting department, updating or developing processes and procedures and partnering with IT on ways to streamline day-to-day tasks.
• Guide other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues
• Partner with the CFO to develop an annual budget and work with operational leaders on departmental budgets.
• Oversee accounting and finance team performance including hiring, performance, discipline, and termination
• Oversee year-end audit and partner with third-party auditor utilizing GAAP 
• Create and produce ad hoc financial reporting
• Lead accounting operations from a technical accounting perspective to ensure proper accounting for complicated topics such as revenue recognition, fair value, leasing, derivatives and hedging, IFRS, and other areas 
• Provide white papers and summaries for management, business leaders, and external auditors to support conclusions 
• Document and communicate policies to team members to help ensure adherence to GAAP 
• Review agreements and contracts to ensure systems and results reflect current guidance 
• Manage outsourced functions and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures 
• Inform management of the potential impacts of new accounting rules on financial results 
• Support operational accounting group as time permits 

Skills: Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Team Leadership, Technical Accounting, GAAP Compliance, Audit Management, Process Improvement, Contract Review

• Ensure timely submission of monthly financial statements
• Cooperate with organization leaders in coordinating expenditures with forecasted cash flows
• Maintain chart of accounts
• Maintain a system of internal controls designed to mitigate risks
• Present technical accounting and reporting requirements to key stakeholders
• Research, interpret and conclude the accounting impact of new accounting standards or business transactions, including but not limited to revenue recognition, expected credit losses, and lease accounting
• Lead the Company in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Document procedures, with a risk-based approach, to assist in development and training
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Ensure preparation and issuance of the organization’s annual report, including coordination with external auditors
• Evaluate the accounting implications of new business or product changes
• Understand, adhere to and enforce all corporate policies including, but not limited to, the Company’s Creed, Code of Ethics and Information Security Policies.

Skills: Financial Statement Preparation, Cash Flow Coordination, Chart of Accounts Management, Internal Controls, Technical Accounting Reporting, Accounting Standards Implementation, Procedural Documentation, Audit and Annual Report

• Supervise staff activities by providing direction and guidance in work assignments and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Create and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to staff and management.
• Manage the monthly financial statement and book close process (calendar, reviews, reconciliations, reporting) and maintain financial and GHC metrics, reports and reconciliations
• Direct and prepare an annual business plan in conjunction with Suddath Corporate and department leaders. 
• Ensure linkage between operational business metrics and business plan
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve processes along with aiding in the implementation of those changes
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting 
• Ensure adequacy of internal controls and segregation of duties related to cash receipts, payment of invoices, and general accounting activities
• Provide reasonable assurance that the company’s assets are protected
• In conjunction with Suddath Corporate, provide support and explanation of accounting transactions and analysis to support external auditors
• Ensure payments to vendors comply with vendor compensation agreements
• Develops, coaches and supports the accounting team to maximize individual and team performance
• Formalize generally accepted accounting principles policies and procedures and communicate with the appropriate parties to ensure compliance and consistency with Suddath Corporate accounting policies
• Develop financial statements and reporting consistent with requirements from Suddath Corporate and GHC partner

Skills: Staff Supervision, Financial Metrics Reporting, Month-End Close Management, Business Plan Development, Process Improvement, Ad Hoc Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Team Coaching and Development

• Oversee and mentor all Controllers and underlying teams
• Drive improved processes and controls around monthly accounting and reporting
• Align processes and control environments across all campuses
• Ensure company accounting is in compliance with IFRS
• Oversee consolidated year-end audit
• Liaise with governance committees on behalf of Finance
• Oversee projects to align different functions better with accounting (credit cards, procurement, reporting, payroll, etc)
• Provide variance analysis from business plan and prior year linking operational metrics to financial results
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Order to Cash system
• Establish strong relationships with operational leaders to learn the business, ensure their understanding of the quality of their operations to the financial results, and provide training as necessary
• Work closely with IT to develop standard data collection practices to support accounting and financial results process
• Ensure appropriate levels of documentation on accounting processes to ensure business continuity

Skills: Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Cross-Campus Alignment, IFRS Compliance, Year-End Audit Management, Stakeholder Liaison, Cross-Functional Project Oversight, Variance Analysis

• Oversee and manage general ledger accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting, including consolidations, intercompany accounting, chart of accounts maintenance, accounting for international subsidiaries (including statutory reporting functions), journal entry and reconciliations, flux analysis and supporting schedules
• Manage the monthly financial close activities and hold participants accountable by running a disciplined close process and coordinating activities and analysis with teams across the accounting and finance organization
• Oversees activities for international entities working closely together with 3rd party outsourced accountants and/or international local accountants to ensure ongoing adherence to US and International tax rules and requirements
• Drives the development of strategies to improve accounting operations efficiencies, effectiveness, and scalability, including the development and execution of policy, process, and system changes
• Ensure compliance with tax and local statutory regulations for international subsidiaries
• Support the tax function with schedules and information required for timely tax compliance
• Prioritize and manage the IT relationship and function enhancement within financial system for areas of responsibility
• Manage and coordinate external auditors’ schedules, requirements, timing, and deliverables
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to refine and streamline the close and audit preparation process
• Assist with maintaining global transfer pricing policies and calculations, including the preparation, review and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation, Country by Country reporting compliance, and other TP reporting process
• Analyze working capital results and variances to drive cash flow improvements, oversee monthly management reports on cash flow, and working capital results, including explanation of variances.
• Ensure the integrity of the company's accounting system, including chart of accounts set-ups, financial report development and maintenance and interfaces between systems and general ledger
• Ensures adequate documentation of internal processes/controls as well as identifying actionable insights and suggests recommendations to address issues and improve accounting processes/efficiencies
• Actively participate with the cross-functional team in driving the Finance Systems roadmap, appropriately prioritizing initiatives and helping to ensure automated solutions are implemented timely and effectively
• Effectively build, lead and manage a team, consisting of and leveraging world-class tools, processes, and personnel, to deliver against the objectives of the department

Skills: General Ledger Accounting, Financial Close Management, International Accounting Compliance, Process Improvement, Tax Compliance Support, Financial Systems Management, Audit Coordination, Cash Flow Management

• Prepare the company’s external SEC filings, including the company’s 10-K, 10-Q and certain 8-K filings. 
• Collaborate with the Legal department on periodic and other filings
• Manage the company’s external auditors during the quarterly reviews and annual audit
• Work closely with the VP and corporate Controller to expand the international accounting function in accordance with the company’s international strategic plan
• Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s accounting systems, internal controls, and internal and external reporting
• Oversee the international consolidation process by working closely with international accounting leads and the US Director of Accounting
• Manage the internal control (SOX) functions, including the maintenance of the company’s internal control documentation
• Lead the implementation and/or upgrades of complex ERP modules required as part of the company’s strategic global expansion (inventory costing modules, sales modules, upgrades to consolidation module, etc.)
• Research and complete memoranda or other documentation on technical accounting issues including implementation of new accounting pronouncements
• Responsible for complex technical areas such as equity compensation and revenue recognition
• Back-up reviewer of clinical accruals and other areas 
• Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Build a team of accounting professionals with responsibilities for the general ledger, tax, payroll, accounts payable, partner payments, financial reporting, stock plan administration, and external audit relationships
• Support unique business transactions and other projects

Skills: SEC Filings Preparation, Collaboration with Legal, Audit Management, International Accounting Expansion, Accounting Systems & Controls Improvement, Internal Control Management (SOX), ERP Implementation & Upgrades, Technical Accounting Research

• Handle the month-end close process, conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews and collaborate with external auditors on information requests
• Conduct financial statement reviews
• Research and document using U.S. GAAP technical experience
• Document and track significant accounting matters (SAM) on a monthly basis
• Handle the end-to-end SOX compliance program from scoping to remediation and impact assessment, elevate issues to senior management for timely resolution
• Coordinate the efforts between external auditors and internal business process/IT owners, including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests and deficiency evaluation
• Build a team of internal company resources focused on addressing team concerns and issues, cross-train the team on business and IT controls testing
• Participate in process reviews and identify opportunities for significant enhancements in operational efficiency, overall effectiveness and identifiable benefits to the company
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Produce financial statements by monitoring and evaluating accounting data.
• Streamline departmental and organizational systems and processes.
• Create and sustain fiscal records and other files to accurately document transactions.
• Plan and execute department operating plans for the accounting department.
• Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company entities. 
• Support meeting financial objectives through organizational collaboration and project leadership.
• Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company's financial records. 
• Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use, payroll and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reports required by government regulation.

Skills: Month-End Close Management, Financial Statement Review, U.S. GAAP Research & Documentation, SOX Compliance Management, Audit Coordination, Team Building & Cross-Training, Process Improvement, Tax Reporting & Compliance

• Direct the day-to-day accounting operations of the business.
• Develop, evaluate, improve, and implement the necessary reports and analyses to enable management at all levels of the organization to clearly understand the financial situation of the Company at any point in time. 
• Maintain financial records, with detailed support and analysis for all accounts, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with all Company, parent company and regulatory (e.g. FASB) policies, procedures and pronouncements, and to proactively address such items to ensure present and future compliance.
• Ensure the timely and accurate closing, and reporting, of the financial accounts of the Company to both internal and external parties.
• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of all parent company requests for information.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of the annual financial audit by the Company’s independent auditors, including financial statement preparation.
• Assist in the management of the Company’s banking relationships, including credit cards.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in the utilization of automated tools for the updating, analyzing, and reporting of consolidated financial results.
• Interpret and analyze data and financial information.
• Prepare and present financial results, and other impactful and actionable information to management.
• Support leadership and others in the organization with ad-hoc requests related to all areas of accounting and finance.
• Maintain and support various accounting and finance systems, including Microsoft GP (“Great Plains”) and Financial Force.
• Identify and promote efficiency and effectiveness through improved processes and automation.
• Deliver continuous improvement by assessing problem situations, identifying root causes, gathering and processing relevant information, generating possible solutions, and making recommendations and/or resolving the problem.

Skills: Accounting Operations Management, Financial Reporting, GAAP Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Close Management, Audit Coordination, Banking Relationship Management, Process Improvement

• Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of associates including business unit leadership, external parties such as public accountants, state examiners, industry professionals, and other clients. 
• Ability to analyze and solve accounting problems, interpret financial documents and data, analyze legal requirements, examine and monitor accounting cycles and flows, and review general ledger entries and audit work papers and schedules. 
• Ability to lead associates in all aspects of assigned accounting record maintenance, financial statement preparation, and special projects.
• Related accounting experience, including managing large scale, global organizations, and virtual teams.
• Proven leadership and management abilities along with strong accounting knowledge.
• Change management and operations experience.
• A deep understanding of accounting close process and sub-process areas.
• Continuous improvement and business process management along with an understanding of metrics and how to use them to drive improvement.
• Experience preferably in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications: BA in Accounting with 8 years of Experience

• Experience in a leading accounting role and/ or in combination with and “audit background” with renowned audit company or mid-sized enterprise at e.g. a vertical retailer, a fashion retailer, a omnichannel company or auditing consulting firms
• Sound knowledge of national (HGB) and international (US-GAAP) accounting principles
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to abstract information and a deep understanding of financials and associated KPIs
• Good financial accounting knowledge in accordance with HGB/ IFRS and US-GAAP
• Good influencing skills and presentation skills with ability to flex style to stakeholder to ensure best outcome for business achieved
• Highly proficient skills in MS Office package especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Very good knowledge in ERP-systems, like SAP FI/CO, good knowledge of Business Intelligence solutions
• Fluency in English and German 
• Experience with the following systems is a plus: Microsoft Great Plains, Anaplan, Concur, Kore, Event booking
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies
• Take ownership of issues and problems, find and enact resolutions and recommend process changes

Qualifications: BS in Finance with 10 years of Experience

• Proven working experience as an accountant/ senior accountant 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with Percentage of Completion/Cost to Cost accounting
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software (Oracle 12, Discoverer, Excel) user and administration skills
• Strong Accounting knowledge (GAAP, IFRS)
• Proficient in Percentage of Completion Accounting
• Proficient in accounting reconciliation and analysis
• Proficiency in accounting tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and other necessary financial tools
• Ability to use report writing software to obtain analytical data required
• Team leadership, team building and team participation skills
• Critical, logical, and analytical thinking a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater-than-normal departmental pressures

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

• Strong manager with team-building experience, and a track record of attracting and retaining great talent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical Accounting guidance or issues in easy-to-understand business terms to key decision-makers
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High energy, low maintenance, self-starter that is comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Experience administering ERP and equity systems such as NetSuite, Carta, Concur, etc.
• Knowledgeable in reporting, US GAAP lending-related standards, inter-company transactions, and how to prepare for a SOC 1 audit
• Strong Corporate Accounting and financial management experience required with a background in public accounting 
• Expert knowledge of Oracle or equivalent ERP software
• Expert knowledge of general ledger applications
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Proven ability to lead an organization and ability to manage people
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a global environment with the flexibility to travel
• Effective “people leader” who demonstrates empathy, compassion, and cooperation
• Excellent time management skills and project management subject area

Qualifications: BS in Economics with 10 years of Experience

• Progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting 
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and adept at working with financial systems and applications that support financial accounting and reporting.
• Experience in the financial accounting and reporting of a large university, large complex non-profit, or corporation.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience preparing financial statement disclosures
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and create complex reports efficiently with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple tasks concurrently to successful completion.
• Previous experience leading, training, and mentoring accounting managers, seniors and staff.
• Experience overseeing large complex projects, such as the preparation of financial statements, through to their successful completion.
• Hands-on experience on ERP like SAP, MSD and Excel
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Decision-making ability on operational issues

Qualifications: BA in Management with 8 years of Experience

• Professional accounting experience, including direct supervisory or staff management experience
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant and Financial reporting experience
• Professional accounting experience, including direct supervisory or staff management experience
• Working knowledge of Intermountain Healthcare’s accounting information systems and financial processes.
• Working knowledge of joint-venture accounting.
• Database querying and data-mining experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage accounting operations with overall accountability for outcomes, under limited direct supervision.
• Experience in auditing, accounting or finance
• Experience in managing a team of 10+ people
• Strong organization, time-management and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization as well as external parties
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experience with JD Edwards and Hyperion
• Process improvement and MandA experience 

Qualifications: BS in Accounting with 7 years of Experience

• Ability to compile, analyze and review financial reports
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at any given time
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain the big picture through strong critical thinking and strong problem skills
• Ability to keep financial information confidential
• Relevant experience, preferably in an accounting or financial reporting role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAGE and CPA an added bonus
• Willing to contribute to a “Championship Culture” of teamwork, passion, and collaboration

Qualifications: BA in Mathematics with 6 years of Experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IIA standards
• Deep knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• General ledger accounting experience OR Public Accounting
• Significant accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper preferred
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial data analysis
• Proficient with, or ability to quickly learn, current accounting software, QuickBooks experience
• Ability to spot inefficiency and the desire to fix it
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail

Qualifications: BS in Auditing with 5 years of Experience

• Prior experience with building and scaling Accounting Operations teams
• Experience using NetSuite preferred, experience with similar accounting systems accepted
• Experience with post-acquisition systems and process integration
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, and prioritize contending workloads in a fast-paced high-growth environment
• Experience with ERP implementations or significant enhancement projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the company
• Superior management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting practices
• Strong knowledge of emerging systems, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple plans and programs with excellent organization, planning, strategic and innovative thinking, focus, flexibility, and timeliness in collaboration with others
• Mature judgment and decision-making ability
• Must maintain confidentiality at all levels of the organization (internally and externally).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in team settings, with senior leadership and with a diverse range of internal and external colleagues.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.

Qualifications: BA in Information Systems with 6 years of Experience

• Past public accounting experience
• Ability to articulate accounting positions verbally and in writing
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership and excellent planning and execution skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and drive results in fast fast-paced environment
• Must be committed to the team’s success
• Resourceful, creative problem solver with a “can-do” attitude, collaborative and customer-service work style
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with culturally diverse teams that are geographically dispersed 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606)
• Advanced revenue systems knowledge
• Experience manager in public accounting or industry, preferably for a Fortune 500 company
• CPA certification
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle G/L and HFM) and Microsoft Office, including the ability to create complex formulas in Excel
• Ability to work cross-functionally such as FPandA, Operations, Executive leadership

Qualifications: BS in Taxation with 7 years of Experience