Senior Accountant, Accounting & Reporting

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Sr. Analyst, Accounting & Reporting, will assist the Sr Manager, General Accounting lead the general accounting function ensuring comprehensive completion of all activities. Skilled at influencing others without having direct authority, this position is responsible for complex, non-routine accounting transactions and leading projects that are aligned with achieving SSC & BU goals and objectives. This role plays a key support role in fulfilling requirements specified in customer Master Service Agreements (MSAs) & Statement of Work (SOW) and is an agent of change, leading or supporting projects that drive efficiencies through automation and streamlining in close collaboration with the Service Provider.

Key responsibilities within general accounting & close, financial reporting, controls & compliance, and project management include:

• Applying technical know-how to research/resolve accounting and accounting systems issues for BU while lending direction to Service Provider. Support Service Provider with proper inputs or approvals for exceptions to accounting or process rules
• Serving as an experienced senior lead supporting SSC accounting team, BU and Service Provider team members, facilitating day-to-day accounting operations while improving the SSC accounting procedures and internal controls
• Key General Accounting point of contact with the customer’s management and staff, delivering high levels of customer service, providing helpful, thoughtful and informative communications, being proactive in meeting customer needs and requirements, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve service delivery
• Driving monthly close by approving journal entries, reconciliations, reports, intercompany invoices and balances, and reviewing income tax provisions
• Ensuring Service Provider has all required inputs necessary to complete their closing duties including the on-time delivery of closing results to customers’ management
• Monitoring and analyzing the applicable general ledger activity, ensuring account reconciliations are performed and reconciling items are accounted for on timely basis
• Ensuring compilation of SIF packages by the Service Provider, BU and SSC are completed on time, accurate and compliant with all controls
• Providing support to Service Provider as needed for timely, quality review and monitoring of tax, treasury, and government reports
• Ensuring compliance by Service Provider, SSC and BU with Saint-Gobain’s Internal Control Reference Framework (“ICRF”) and accounting guidelines established by GAAP and IFRS
• Supporting special projects as required by the BU and SSC
• Responding to financial and tax audit requests for information and insight with support of Service Provider

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• BS Business Administration/Accounting is required; advanced degree is a plus
• Professional Certification (CPA, CMA) is a plus
• 5-10 years of general accounting experience in a large, complex international business is preferred. Prior experience servicing internal customers in a shared service utilizing outsourced service provider organization is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to influence others without having direct authority.
• Experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems
• Strong knowledge of and practical experience with internal controls.
• Ability to operate within established accounting and reporting guidelines. Solid grasp of technical accounting principles with experience working with GAAP and IFRS is preferred.
• Results focused and collaborative financial professional with the ability to influence customers in support of business goals

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home. 

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program