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Unilever Accounting and Controls Manager, Unilever Prestige in United States
Accounting and Controls Manager, Unilever Prestige
Description
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Accounting and Controls Manager, Unilever Prestige
As part of the ambition to become the world’s leading Personal Care business, Unilever created a new global Prestige business unit in 2015, focused on acquiring a portfolio of Premium beauty brands to unlock a share of the €100bn premium personal care market, creating a new and important source of future growth for Unilever.
The Unilever Prestige portfolio covers Skin Care, Hair Care and Colour Cosmetics and comprises: Dermalogica, Murad, Tatcha, Living Proof, Hourglass, Kate Somerville, Ren Skincare, Paula’s Choice, K18 and Garancia. Unilever Prestige has a global footprint with sales in over 100 markets, and the brands are headquartered in LA, San Francisco, Boston, Paris and London, where the central Prestige Leadership Team are also predominantly located.
The Prestige Controls Manager is an important role in the Prestige finance team, supporting the vision to become a top 5 beauty player by 2030. This is a full time role and will report into the Prestige VP Finance, Controller. This position will drive all internal control related work amongst the Prestige Brands as it relates to aligning control understanding, implementation, automation and compliance. The ideal candidate possesses a solid manufacturing/operational accounting background, genuine interest in controls and accounting policy, high attention to details and ability to develop strong trust and relationships with key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include the following:
Become a subject matter expert on the Acquired Business Financial Control Framework (AFCF) with the ability to provide direction, insight and implementation assistance to the brands
Lead coordination of updates to documentation and controls as new internal standards are implemented, new systems implemented, or processes changed
Aid in creating training materials for Controller group on design and implementation of relevant controls.
Evaluate the segregation of duties in the brands accounting systems and assist with the implementation of change, where necessary
Be familiar with day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end closing processes. Step in as needed to assist brands with process improvements around these functions
Review and analyze financial statements and reports to provide insights and recommendations to senior management
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Assist brands with annual internal Financial Control Assessments, Audits and other compliance driven requirements
Track audit findings, drive development of action plans, and follow up on remediation actions and issue closure
Review and preparation of new and updated Accounting Policies and Procedures for the brands
Participate in strategic financial projects including ERP upgrades and other financial software implementations as it relates to accounting and access controls
Communicate independently and effectively with key stakeholders
Key Stakeholders
Unilever Prestige CFO and Controller
Prestige brand Controllers and their accounting teams
Unilever GCAD, controls team and Corporate Audit
Leadership Behaviours
Growth mind-set and a bias for action
Ability to manage multiple business models and complexity
Problem solving, takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results
Experience of working effectively in cross functional and international teams
Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Requirements
Leadership Behaviours
Growth mind-set and a bias for action
Ability to manage multiple business models and complexity
Problem solving, takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results
Experience of working effectively in cross functional and international teams
Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Professional skills and experience
5+ years’ experience in accounting or finance roles, with specific internal controls experience
CPA or equivalent preferred
Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or US GAAP
Excellent analytical and communication skills with ability to respond under pressure
Proven track record of being effective in a complex operating environment and driving business performance
Experience in managing a large and complex set of stakeholders is an advantage
Experience of working in multi-national teams and/or a virtual team environment would be an advantage
Historically, women and people have color have felt they need to beoverqualified to apply; we encourage anyone who feels they candothis job to apply
Terms & Conditions
This role will require travel within the US
This role will be based out of Boston, MA and candidates should have the ability to commute to the office 1-2 times per week
This role will be required to manage workload and projects across international time zones
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