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    Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting - Atlanta, United States - NWL

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    Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 28,000 talented employees around the world.

    Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success.

    Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell.

    They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
    The Director, Technical Accounting will lead a team responsible for accounting policy and technical accounting research.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Perform technical accounting research and document positions in accounting memos.

    Lead project teams working on the adoption of new accounting pronouncements, including coordination with external auditors.


    Research new accounting technical guidance (SEC and US GAAP) for applicability to the Company and assist with recommendations for implementation plans.

    Schedule training and develop content for company personnel on new policies and procedures.

    Ensure company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP.

    Provide reporting guidance to leadership as it relates to interpretation and application of policy, especially in complex accounting areas.

    Oversee the group that maintains the content of written guidance on policy and procedures.

    Responsible for ensuring the company is applying accounting policies that are in accordance with US GAAP.

    Be a key member in the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and footnotes and related SEC Filings.

    Be a key member


    in the Company's Sustainability working group, perform research as appropriate and assist in the preparation of US and International Sustainability reporting.


    Maintain supporting documentation and workpapers for financial reporting deliverables including completion of US GAAP and SEC reporting checklists and executing certain accounting close procedures.

    Assist in the generation, preparation and review of various internal and external reporting analyses and packages for Senior Management.

    Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting requirements (including maintenance of accounting polices and procedures).

    Author portions of the SEC documents related to accounting principles, new standards and implementations of standards.

    Collaborate with internal and external auditors on document requests.

    Foster an effective internal control environment for accounting transactions and financial reporting including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

    Coordinate with other corporate departments and operating units on compliance initiatives.

    Adopt continuous improvement guidelines.

    Run special projects as requested by management.


    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
    Highly motivated, independent self-starter with a commitment to quality and integrity.

    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    Solid interpersonal and supervisory skills.

    Effective decision making and problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize.

    Ability to collaborate with other departments to support the overall finance department and company goals, initiatives, and directives.

    Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and ensure work is properly allocated to meet deadlines required.

    Maintain organized and detailed files documenting accounting issues, processes, and procedures.

    Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC Financial Reporting.

    Continually updates job knowledge.


    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting preferred.

    CPA required.


    Minimum 12 years of progressive accounting experience in a public company multi-national SEC financial reporting environment of which 4 or more years must be in public accounting at a national or large regional firm required.

    A strong background in developing internal and external working relationships as well as experience with audit firm communications.

    Solid understanding of general ledger and reporting systems.

    Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel is a must.

    Prior SAP, Blackline, Hyperion Financial Management and Workiva a plus.


    SUPERVISION:
    Position will require supervision of a team.


    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Office position that at times requires overtime and weekend work, travel at times may be required

    Newell Brands (


    NASDAQ:
    NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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