Accounting Manager- Financial Reporting
Job Description
It All Starts with Our People
As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.
Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The Opportunity
The Accounting Manager – Financial Reporting is an integral member of the team that is primarily responsible for complex technical accounting, as well as the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for external reporting in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. This position is responsible for leading the analysis, accounting and reporting of technically challenging areas, which may include cash flows, financing, pension and other post-retirement obligations, self-insurance reserves and other complex transactions, such as business combinations. In addition, this position is responsible for assisting with the accounting research, analysis and documentation of complex and unusual transactions; accounting policy maintenance; and monitoring activity of the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies to identify the potential impacts of new accounting and reporting guidance. This role requires a motivated and detail-oriented individual capable of producing a high-quality work product, working under deadlines, coordinating and managing projects across multiple internal and external functional areas, as well as identifying and implementing process improvements.
How You’ll Make an Impact
In this role, you will:
- Preparing supporting analysis and documentation to assess reasonableness of monthly activity and account balances, including the execution of related control activities, as well as internal and external reporting for complex areas of accounting, which may include cash flows, pension and other post-retirement obligations, self-insurance reserves, financing transactions and business combinations.
- Assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures for periodic SEC filings (10-Qs, 10-K, 8-Ks, 11-K, etc.), including assisting in the preparation and review of quarterly earnings release materials and coordination with internal and external auditors for completion of required review and audit procedures.
- Assisting with technical accounting research and documentation across a variety of complex areas, as well as the maintenance of internal accounting policies, consultation and education among the company across functional areas and geographies.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
- Minimum five years of relevant progressive accounting experience
- Minimum two years of experience in financial reporting
- Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls knowledge
- Strong aptitude for financial systems with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to prioritize and efficiently manage multiple deadlines
- Self-starter, who can independently complete complex and judgmental tasks
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with the research and application of complex technical accounting and reporting matters
- SAP S/4, Workiva, Intelligize and or Blackline experience- preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We Take Care of the WHOLE You
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- HSA and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Incentive opportunity*
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Adoption assistance*
*In addition to your salary, you are eligible for the Valvoline Incentive Plan (VIP) with a target of x% of eligible base salary earnings. The VIP is based upon Valvoline Inc. financial performance and provides a payout opportunity on an annual fiscal year basis (October 1 through September 30) and will be pro-rated from date of hire.
*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.
Your Path to Valvoline
Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.
The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.