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SBS Manager of General Accounting Posted Aug 08, 2006
Frontline Source Group, Plano, TX
 
This position is located in Plano, TX.

Purpose Of Job:
Provide managerial accounting support and services through interactions with divisions of the company. Ensure both external and internal customers of the General Accounting and Reporting department are provided with the highest level of customer service. Supervise the financial reporting of actual results to Region ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Accountabilities
1. Accounting - Assist in accounting for operational transactions needed for reporting/legal entity structures. Assist the internal and external auditors by preparing and explaining required schedules for interim and annual audits, etc. Lead team in review of monthly balance sheet fluctuations, analyze and provide feedback on team's balance sheet reconciliations each month to ensure adequacy of reserves and identify risk as well as internal control improvements. Manage the close process for beverages business unit.

2. Reporting - Supervise and assist with the compilation and reporting of monthly financial results to GHQ and to Business Unit Management team. Provide accurate and timely reporting of actual performance versus forecast and budget. This includes completion of month-end reporting via Hyperion, as well as half-year and year end statutory schedules and reporting. Additionally, this includes managing account and cost center hierarchy changes in SAP and Hyperion to comply with GHQ reporting standards. Manage SAP reports to ensure Hyperion reporting and consolidation results are reported properly. Assist business units in reporting brand and bottler volume as needed.

3. Business Support - Perform special projects and analysis as directed by finance management. Examples include any restatement of results as required, interfacing with business customers to develop project agenda for increasing accounting services to business, etc.

4. Compliance - Assist in Sarbanes Oxley control documentation and enforcement. Assist in meeting generally accepted accounting principles and other financial policies.

5. People Development - Supervise, train and mentor a team of professional accountants.

Key Performance Indicators:
" Accuracy of financial reconciliation
" Quality, accuracy and efficacy of reporting
" Turnaround time on reporting and development of reports
" Demonstrate Leadership to team

Education and Prerequisites:
1. Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
2. Experience - 5+ years accounting experience as well as broad business knowledge. Previous experience in a corporate reporting role or general accounting role for a major corporation. Good understanding of financial statements and accounting relationships. Supervisory experience preferred.
3. Strong influencing and communication skills at all levels of the organization of both detail and overall picture.
4. Ability to analyze large amounts of information, identify & communicate key themes and profit drivers. Ability to develop and analyze customized reports
5. Highly computer literate with knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and SAP. Experience with Hyperion and SAP systems desired.
6. Minimal travel may be required periodically.


Key Relationships:
1. Commercial partners/accountants
2. Financial accountants
3. S&OP Planning Role

Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Client will not sponsor visas.

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