Manager, Accounting – Corporate Reporting & Consolidations

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 Manager, Accounting – Corporate Reporting & Consolidations is a key member of the Corporate Accounting team, responsible for leading the company’s consolidation processes and supporting corporate financial reporting. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Accounting, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of consolidated financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This position also provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and work direction for a team, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to enable consistent, high-quality financial reporting across the organization.

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop the team, setting priorities, providing feedback, and ensuring strong execution across core corporate accounting and consolidation responsibilities
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation process, including ownership of the close calendar and adherence to close deadlines
• Oversee corporate accounting activities including journal entry review, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and consolidation adjustments
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and fluctuation analysis to support internal and external reporting 
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data within the SAP S/4HANA consolidation process
• Execute and monitor SOX controls and corporate accounting procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and regional accounting teams to ensure consistent financial reporting treatment across entities
• Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives to enhance close and reporting efficiency and accuracy
• Provide guidance on technical accounting considerations impacting consolidation and corporate accounting
• Support projects including acquisitions, integrations, and organizational changes impacting financial reporting

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or large corporate environment preferred)
• Strong experience with financial consolidations and corporate accounting
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, including consolidation and intercompany accounting
• Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment
• Experience with SAP, specifically S/4HANA and Group Reporting, strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication, cross-functional partnership, and people leadership skills

Nice to Have

• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency, or global organizations
• Exposure to external (SEC) reporting processes
• Experience with automation or process improvement initiatives

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.