Consolidations and Financial Reporting Lead Accountant

Job Details

What you will do

This position's responsibility is monthly corporate consolidation close process and the production of financial statements. The position also advises business units on their monthly close and consolidation process.

This will be a hybrid role based in the Milwaukee HQ office.

How you will do it

• Coordinates the collection and consolidation of monthly financial results from all Company business units. Analyzes consolidated results to ensure accuracy and proper elimination of inter and intra-company accounts.
• Ensures compliance with accounting policies & procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepares consolidated monthly financial documents for distribution to corporate management, the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee.
• Prepares quarterly earnings press release, financial statements, and notes to the financial statements.
• Prepares earnings per share calculation and other financial measures used in the monthly financial documents.
• Prepares share-based compensation information for recognition in the monthly financial statements.
• Prepares monthly cash flow statement and free cash flow summary
• Designs, updates, implements, and ensures proper documentation of internal control procedures in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.
• Provides internal and external auditors with information required to perform annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Prepares monthly external segment results calculation.
• Prepares assigned 10-K and 10-Q disclosures.
• Conducts special studies and analyses, as directed.
• Responsible for advising business units on accounting for special transactions and providing general GAAP and consolidations guidance.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• CPA certification desired, but not required.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant in public accounting or private industry.
• Ability to see opportunities for operational improvement and a drive to achieve both short and long-term results.
• Excellent teaming and communication skills.
• Ability to meet firm deadlines.
• Detail oriented and dedication to, and understanding of, the importance of reporting accurate figures.
• Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks.
• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with a variety of software applications.
• If hired, candidate is required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no later than his/her start date

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.