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Slalom · 1 week ago

Manager, Accounting - Compensation

positionWashington, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $135K/yr
date5+ years exp

Slalom is a business and technology consulting company that focuses on helping organizations improve operations and create value. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the Compensation and Benefit accounting processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while fostering a high-performing team.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the monthly close process, reviewing monthly journal entries and reconciliations, to ensure financial statement accuracy, efficiency while complying with related policy and controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Payroll, Benefits, FP&A, Fintech, & Data teams) to reimagine and implement scalable best practices while leveraging modern accounting technologies and automation
Lead and develop the Compensation Accounting team by fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and empowering team members to deliver impactful, data-driven analyses
Communicate proactively on anticipated financial statement impacts, deliver clear monthly analyses of key P&L changes, and serve as the subject matter expert for all compensation-related account activities
Own complex, high-impact assignments, applying strong judgment and decision-making skills
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and champion process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance
Lead audit readiness by providing timely documentation and insightful analysis to ensure a smooth and efficient process

Qualification

Accounting experienceAdvanced ExcelERP systemsData visualization toolsProcess improvementPeople leadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

5 years of progressive accounting experience in mid/large, global, or fast-growing companies with a focus in compensation, benefits and equity
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or two additional years of relevant professional experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including through presentation
Ability to influence action and decisions, enhance cross-functional processes, and to quickly adapt to changing business needs
Proven ability to lead projects and initiatives that drive continuous process improvement, collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency and deliver measurable results
Experienced people leader with a proven record of developing team members and leveraging innovative tools to drive growth and performance
Advanced Excel Expertise with proficiency in the use of pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling, and automation techniques (e.g., macros)
Ability to quickly learn and implement new accounting and analytics tools, ERP systems (including Oracle and Workday), and cloud-based platforms
Experience transforming financial data into actionable insights using tools like Power BI or similar visualization software
Understanding of integrations between accounting systems and other enterprise applications and familiarity with workflow optimization and RPA (Robotic Process Automation)

Benefits

Meaningful time off and paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) with a match
A range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage
Adoption and fertility assistance
Short/long-term disability
Yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses
Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

Company

Slalom

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Slalom Consulting is a business and technology consulting firm that designs and builds strategies and systems to help its clients
dateFounded in 2001
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.slalom.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.69M
2013-04-12Series Unknown· $1.69M

Leadership Team

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Brad Jackson
CEO
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John Tobin
Co-Founder and Executive President, EMEA & APAC
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