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Manager, Consolidations

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD140,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The Manager, Consolidations is a key member of the corporate accounting team, responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely consolidation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role requires deep expertise in consolidation principles, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting.
  • Work alongside senior leadership
  • Opportunity for growth

About Our Client

Retail licensing company

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Global Consolidation & Close Management



  • Lead the global monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial reporting is accurate.


  • Prepare and review complex consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, investment accounting, and foreign currency translation adjustments.


  • Oversee the calculation and reporting of Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) for all relevant entities, ensuring proper attribution of net income and comprehensive income to shareholders.


  • Manage periodic distributions to partners and interest holders in compliance with operating agreements and partnership structures.


  • Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions globally, collaborating with regional accounting teams to resolve complex discrepancies.



Financial Reporting & Analysis



  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Equity) for internal leadership and external stakeholders.


  • Generate comprehensive NCI reporting packages detailing interest balances, attributions, and roll-forwards for executive review.


  • Conduct variance analysis to interpret financial results against budgets and forecasts for executive reporting.


  • Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation for consolidations, NCI calculations, and disclosures in compliance with internal controls.



Team Leadership & Process Improvement



  • Mentor and support Senior and Staff Accountants, fostering a culture of technical excellence and adaptability to new technologies.


  • Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate the close timeline, leveraging automation and AI solutions to reduce manual data entry and reconciliation effort.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree or MBA preferred.


  • CPA certification required.


  • 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on consolidations and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment.


  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, specifically consolidation principles (ASC 810), Non-Controlling Interest (ASC 810-10), foreign currency (ASC 830), and financial statement preparation.


  • Experience with complex partnership structures, distribution waterfalls, and interest calculations.


  • High proficiency with consolidation systems (OneStream preferred; Hyperion/Oracle FCCS considered) and advanced Excel skills.


  • Excellent communication skills, able to present complex financial results to senior leadership.



Preferred Skills/Experience:



  • Experience in a large-accelerated filer environment with complex SOX compliance requirements.


  • Background in public accounting (Big 4) combined with corporate experience.

What's on Offer



  • Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned salary with potential performance bonuses.


  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


  • Retirement & Financial Security: 401(k) plan with company match and financial planning resources.


  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.



Contact
Marlee Greene
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6952288

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Media & Agency
Location
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marlee Greene
Job Reference
JN-022026-6952288