Mary Kay Global · 1 day ago
Manager, Sales & Operations Accounting
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expMary Kay Global is seeking a Manager for Sales & Operations Accounting to oversee a team responsible for accurate financial reporting in line with GAAP. The role involves leading financial close activities, managing ERP system upgrades, and providing guidance on accounting inquiries, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
BeautyCosmeticsDirect MarketingDirect SalesE-CommerceHealth CarePersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Leads monthly financial close activities related to sales, cost of sales, manufacturing accounting, and inventory
Ensures accurate financial results by reviewing and approving journal entries prepared by staff, reviewing financial statements, analyzing account balances for unusual trends, and presenting results to Management
Analyzes manufacturing accounting in the ERP system to ensure that activities have correctly captured materials issues, completions, labor, and overhead and that the transactions are properly accounted for in the general ledger
Supports the Company’s internal and external auditors as a primary contact for information and reports related to sales, cost of sales, inventory, accounts receivable, standard cost, and manufacturing accounting and to explain complex accounting concepts
Understands sales and cost accounting procedures and determines the most appropriate means to handle unusual accounting circumstances that fall outside of normal working parameters
Supports the U.S. distribution centers by providing clear guidance on accounting inquiries
Ensures all financial reports are completed accurately and timely. Proactively partners with business partners to understand data discrepancies or provide relevant analysis and business solutions
Assists Supply Chain management in the decision-making process by developing reports that analyze and present actionable financial information. Oversees compilation of data related to the analysis of material loss, bill of material variances, cost savings, and work order problems and its presentation at monthly meetings with Manufacturing Operations
Manages staff responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly reports for executive management, for analyzing sales, cost of sales, and inventory, for updating standard costs annually in the ERP system, ensuring the accuracy of the annual inventory revaluation, and for the annual update of the amounts at which inventory is sold to the international subsidiaries
Identifies anomalies or unusual patterns in the financial results and the related impact to the business. Communicates issues identified, recommendations for resolution, and next steps to the Director, VP, or Executive as appropriate
Independently develops reports that analyze and present actionable financial information. Manages the compilation, review, and distribution of monthly and quarterly reports
Manages the process of providing standard cost or other financial data and explanations to Corporate Tax in support of income tax reporting, sales tax reporting, or global tax and customs audits
Leads various research and analysis projects as independently identified or as requested by Management
Interfaces with Company Executives concerning development and interpretation of policies and analysis of financial data
Manages the financial aspects of ERP system upgrades, modifications, and implementations for the area
Ensures that financial reporting and data integrity requirements are incorporated in the project plans and that system testing is complete
Proactively manages the global consistency of ERP data configuration as it relates to operations activities
Works with various departments to develop and implement internal controls for the Corporate ERP system including financial integrity reporting, system upgrades, and system implementations
Oversees the validation of data integrity for standard costs and related data in the ERP system and ensures that updates are made accurately and timely
Responsible for working with various groups to identify gaps and discrepancies and to recommend core database changes to ensure accurate financial reporting
Manages all changes related to U.S. accounting instructions in ERP system
Provides guidance to Corporate Finance employees regarding ERP accounting research and questions
Obtains summary level understanding of monthly sales and cost of sales for all top markets. Supports global markets by participating in international implementations of the Corporate ERP system, providing accounting and item configuration guidance, and leading assimilation meetings for new leaders to explain policies relevant to sales, cost of sales, and inventory
Manages Sales and Operations Accounting teams
Implements Company, division, and department initiatives to ensure that staff and direct reports are adequately prepared and trained for their positions
Works closely with Director to create key performance objectives and strategies for areas of supervision and holds primary responsibility for aligning objectives with appropriate staff and ensuring objectives are executed
Identifies areas of development for direct reports and provides mentorship, direction, and plans of action for professional growth
Oversees and is accountable for the administration of all human resource activities or the resolution of any human resource concerns for the Sales and Operations Accounting areas
Ensures all areas under management maintain adequate personnel coverage and serves as a backup for direct reports when needed
Participates with the Director in the development of department goals and objectives. Assists the Director in determining staffing needs, department forecasts, and personnel-related matters as appropriate
Reviews and coordinates updates for documentation and business continuity plan
Conducts cross training of staff to enable team members to assist in other capacities when co-workers are absent
Continuously assesses internal processes and implements changes that would allow greater process efficiency or enhanced reporting
Qualification
Required
7+ years in Accounting
3+ years supervisory experience
Bachelor/University Degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Advanced understanding of integrated ERP systems and supply chain processes, and the relationship of financial data and processes to other areas in the Company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with individuals at various levels within and outside of the organization, including the international subsidiaries and outside auditors, to provide expertise for issue resolution or establishment of global standards
Strong organizational and time management skills to successfully manage multiple projects, expectations of multiple business partners, and changes in priorities
Internal Controls: Writes and reviews policies and procedures with an internal control mindset. Gives guidance on improving internal controls and policies and procedures within own area and with global business partners. Identifies issues with internal controls and makes recommendations for improvements
Technology: Utilizes digital tools to perform tasks at a high level of productivity. Identifies and supports transformation of processes with technology and evaluates the cost effectiveness, ROI, and key benefits of new or existing technologies. Identifies when use of digital tools is not effective or practical. Understands the ERP and other systems used for Sales and Operations Accounting functions and how these systems are integrated with other company systems. Can identify the risks, dependencies, and downstream effects when these systems and related systems or processes are modified. Above average skills using MS Office suite. Knowledge of JD Edwards and PeopleSoft Financial beneficial
Influencing and Storytelling with Data: Organizes and structures presentations or communications in a way that is easily understandable to the audience. Uses judgment to validate that data is relevant and used in the proper context. Develops stories and builds arguments using data and visuals that lead audiences to clear conclusions in ways that compel action. Builds and maintains trusting relationships by actively listening to stakeholders and backing up opinions with facts, knowledge, and logic. Understands the broader business and strategic goals of the Company
Must be able to exercise extreme discretion in dealing with confidential information including financial and audit information
Ability to assist international markets after hours approximately 5-10% of work time
Company
Mary Kay Global
Mary Kay Global is an online portal that offers beauty care products.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Annette (Jones) Morton
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Dora Behan
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