Basic purpose:
The International Consolidation Accountant is responsible for the consolidation and reporting of financial results, assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes, coordination of accounting and financial reporting activities across international entities and assistance with the implementation of special projects.
Principal responsibilities:
Planning and Forecasting
Preparation of consolidated -Flash Reports- which demonstrate current progress against the annual budget
Consolidation / preparation and distribution of monthly Cengage Global Business dashboards
Ensure plan submissions from the international regions are accurately reflected within Cengage's planning system and provide support to the regions regarding data loads into the system
Preparation of business unit financial analyses to support strategic decision making, including regional profitability reviews, spend reviews and investment appraisals
Accounting, Tax and Compliance
Prepare quarterly transfer pricing calculation for the international regions
Assist with the research and resolution of accounting matters
Assist with the goodwill impairment analysis for the international regions
Assist with the compliance process for the international regions
Assist with the oversight of the external audit process for the international regions
Process Improvement and Special Projects
Assist with the implementation of the Cengage Internal Controls Program across the international regions
Assist with Enterprise Resource Planning (-ERP-) changes and implementations for the international regions
Continuously seek opportunities to standardize and improve international processes
Assist with the implementation of any applicable special projects, such as new accounting standard implementations, across the international regions as applicable
Assist with the changes to the chart of accounts and metadata within Cengage systems
Skills You Will Need Here
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
1 to 3 years of accounting / finance experience
Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
SAP NetSuite preferred
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to coordinate across stakeholders
