Aviagen · 13 hours ago
Group Accounting Systems and Internal Audit Manager
Aviagen is a multi-national poultry breeding company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and they are seeking a Group Accounting Systems and Internal Audit Manager. This role involves consolidating financial results, maintaining financial reporting processes, and performing internal audits for the company.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with Group Accounting Team to perform consolidations for monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets. Financial statements are submitted from approximately 40 Aviagen companies around the world and the consolidation involves foreign currency translation issues. Once consolidated, these financial statements are distributed to management and shareholders
Maintain the current subsidiary financial reporting process using IBM Planning Analytics software
Lead the next implementation phase of IBM Planning Analytics to transition financial statement consolidations from Unicom Finance to Planning Analytics
Review of monthly financial statement submissions from subsidiaries to ensure compliance with reporting standards and obtain explanations for variances compared to budgeted expectations
Maintain Unicom Finance and Planning Analytics systems, including amending systems and reports as needed to accommodate changes in reporting requirements
Create, maintain and analyze regional and departmental reports issued to regional presidents and CFO on a monthly basis
Train subsidiary controllers as needed regarding monthly reporting system issues
Maintain common chart of accounts to ensure consistency around the Group and assign new department codes or account numbers when needed
Perform any other duties as periodically required
Perform internal audits of Aviagen companies approximately quarterly
Prepare and issue audit reports detailing procedures performed, any identified deficiencies in internal controls, and recommendations for improvements where necessary
Collaborate with management at audited companies to ensure audit recommendations are clearly understood and effectively implemented
Travel domestically and internationally 4–5 times per year (approximately 4–5 weeks total annually) to perform on-site audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
At least 3 years experience in public accounting
5 years other relevant experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Should be a self-starter and able to learn the job quickly
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the U.S. throughout their employment with our company
Preferred
CPA Highly Preferred
Experience with consolidations preferred
Company
Aviagen
Aviagen – Breeding Success Together Aviagen® is more than just a leading poultry breeding company.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2003-06-06Acquired
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