CONSOLIDATIONS MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Mai 17, 2025 - The Consolidations Manager has experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, and financial reporting/consolidation roles, showcasing a strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting skills. This role requires proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, coupled with strong organizational and analytical abilities that facilitate effective prioritization of tasks and deadlines. The manager also possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills and a current CPA license, ensuring accurate identification and analysis of variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Consolidations Manager Resume
  • Financial Reporting
  • Data Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Budgeting
  • Accounting Software Proficiency
  • Financial Modeling
  • Variance Analysis
  • Consolidation Procedures
  • Risk Management
  • ERP System Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision Making

Summary of Consolidations Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Finance with 8 years of Experience

  • Hands-on accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger and consolidation accounting.
  • Extensive experience with ERP systems – experience with Workday Financials or other cloud-based ERP
  • Must have proficiency with Excel.
  • Experience with Blackline or other account reconciliation tools
  • Knowledge and experience with ASC 830 Foreign Currency Matter.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A CPA with Big 4 or other accounting experience
  • International working experience
  • Ability to analyze and critically think through financial performance and obtain and evaluate valid explanations for variances.

2. BA in Accounting with 5 years of Experience

  • Relevant experience in finance.
  • Have a decent knowledge of financial consolidation and IFRS.
  • Sound decision-making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
  • Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
  • Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
  • Be digitally savvy and keen on continuous improvement.
  • Have an analytical mind, work in a structured way, and have a helicopter view to assess the consequences of specific actions.
  • Able to actively cooperate with others, like to help and support colleagues and like to share knowledge with the team members, to achieve common goals
  • Be a hands-on person, and eager to continuously learn new things to deepen the expertise related to consolidation.
  • Be fluent in English and knowledge of any other language

3. BA in Economics with 10 years of Experience

  • Proven experience with a public accounting background 
  • Experience in financial reporting or corporate accounting at an international publicly traded company
  • Global Consolidations experience
  • Prior experience in the tech industry
  • Ability to streamline work processes and improve efficiency and workflow within the consolidation and reporting processes.
  • Excellent time and project management skills. 
  • Must possess excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
  • Must have proficiency in MS Excel
  • Proficiency with Citrix/Cognos financial reporting software
  • Excellent understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), consolidations, and JV accounting
  • Ability to research and analyze new accounting standards/pronouncements issued by the SEC and FASB to determine the impact on the company
  • Must have a CPA license

4. BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Proven experience and a strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX requirements
  • CPA or path to CPA
  • Big 4 or public accounting background
  • Experience working with accounting and consolidation systems
  • Experience with the financial close and consolidation of an SEC registrant
  • Experience working directly with internal and external auditors to resolve complex accounting, consolidation, and reporting issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills
  • Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure

5. BA in Management Information Systems with 8 years of Experience

  • A mix of public accounting and industry experience
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting and finance, particularly ASC 830 Foreign Currency Matters and ASC 230 Statement of Cash Flows, and external audit requirements
  • SAP/BPC financial and accounting reporting systems/applications experience
  • High standards for quality and the ability to handle multiple, competing priorities and requests
  • Proven capabilities to build and develop a high-performing team
  • Solid Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
  • Strong analytical/critical thinking skills with attention to detail to be able to link financial results to operational performance drivers
  • A strong, open, receptive communication style and collaborative approach to work and problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently and in a diverse group
  • Have a CPA license

6. BA in International Business with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience working in a combination of public accounting, corporate accounting, and/or financial reporting/consolidation roles.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Proven technical accounting skills and understanding of US GAAP.
  • Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
  • Creative thinking and strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • The high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and communicate variances between actual results, budget, and forecast.
  • A current CPA license