NAM Legal Entity Controller

Job description

WE'RE LOOKING FOR NAM Legal Entity Controller

Employment type Contrato fijo
Location
4636 Somerton Road
Trevose, PENNSYLVANIA, 19053-6742
United States
Reference Number req13343
Who we are? With 90,000 people on five continents, SUEZ is a world leader in smart and sustainable resource management. We provide water and waste management solutions that enable cities and industries optimize their resource management and strengthen their environmental and economic performances.
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions looks for innovation everywhere. For more than 100 years, SUEZ has been at the forefront of innovation, from the SUEZ Canal to addressing water scarcity. Finding solutions to the world's biggest problems has never been more important than right now. Join us today and become an essential part of the Resource Revolution!
Who are we looking for?
Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• Qualified member of a recognized accountancy body including: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA highly desired
• At least 7 years’ experience in financial accounting and reporting environment – multi-national experience preferred
• Experience in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to travel, approximately 25%

What will you be doing?
Summary:  

 
The NAM Legal Entity Controller is an integral member of the finance and accounting services team, reporting to the Global Controller-NAM Region and the NAM Finance Leader.  The position oversees and participates in the book close, financial analytics, statutory reporting, coordination of local audits, balance sheet reviews & reconciliations, compliance with internal controls, implementation of corporate policies and procedures and accurate, timely reporting to Corporate via SMART reporting tool and coordination of income tax computations and returns for the NAM Region including the US, Canada and Caribbean Islands.  The position also acts as a central contact person for all queries, internal and external, for the legal entities in the Region.  As such, enhanced written and verbal communication skills are required.

 
Responsibilities, Competencies and Qualifications:

 
Responsibilities:
• Monthly, quarterly and annual IFRS reporting in accordance with corporate submission deadlines including: trial balance review, review of all balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis against prior year and budget, responding to corporate queries and participation in submission reviews by legal entity to support SMART reporting, in conjunction with Corporate General Ledger team.
• Review and approval of various supplemental IFRS and statutory reporting documents, where applicable.
• Facilitate requests from business units as part of monthly closing process.
• Responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of local country statutory reporting (statutory accounts, corporate income tax returns, Sales & Use tax, GST/PST/HST returns and claims) in conjunction with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare income tax & deferred tax provisions for IFRS reporting and local income tax calculations in conjunction with internal and external tax advisors. 
• Coordinate local statutory audit process including supplying information based on auditor’s requests, meeting with external auditors, status reporting and facilitating corporate review.
• Prepare and provide financial statements to external and internal tax teams.
• Preparation and submission of statistical reports for different entity types.
• Working with Corporate Controllers Group, implement and maintain accounting systems, procedures, accounting policies and internal controls across the NAM Region, recommending and leading improvements where necessary.
• Monitor payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting functions through working together and leveraging Global Process Owners (GPOs) in the central corporate group.
• Develop and implement the system of KPIs to assess the quality of the general accounting service to ensure continuous improvement of quality of books and processes, facilitate regular close post mortem reviews, drive open items to closure.
• Provide help in identifying opportunities to simplify the legal entities landscape toward leaner structure as well as help integrate SUEZ legacy entities into SWTS corporate structure.    
• Manage various ad hoc and regular queries from Corporate stakeholders including Tax, Treasury, Accounting Research and Controllers Group.

Competencies:
• Experience with preparation and review of external financial statements
• Experience in running local GAAP to Tax reconciliations and Tax ledger
• Strong ability to influence and instruct other team members
• Strong project management skills
• Results-driven and able to coordinate multiple deliverables under tight deadlines
• Strong financial analytics experience
• Ability to work both independently and as team member
• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Critical problem-solving skills
• Controls focused, experience in audit or controls preferred
• Strong understanding of local Accounting Standards/GAAP and IFRS Standards
• Well-developed ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to details
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams is required

Compensation: Anual 0.00 - 0.00 USD
Is relocation for this position offered: No
Number of Job Openings: 1
Company Grade/Band: Lead Professional
SUEZ’s Water Technologies and Solutions (SWTS) offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
WTS is an  Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Orga: Water Technologies & Solutions