Associate Manager, Accounting (General Ledger)

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

The Shared Services Organization is on a transformation journey – set out to dramatically improve its operations by adopting best practices and developing a culture of continuous improvement. Our current operating model consists of regional captive centers supported by a global Business Process Outsourcing operation for our Finance & Accounting processes.  Becoming a world class Shared Services Organization requires changes in our business processes and many of our existing accounting systems. To that point, we have embarked on several strategic initiatives to upgrade our systems and automate and standardize our processes.

The Opportunity: 

This could be a great opportunity for someone in public accounting / audit looking for in-house opportunities that provide better work-life balance. 

The Associate Manager, Record to Report (R2R) is responsible for oversight of month-end close and day-to-day activities, including and not limited to, timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions, account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and leading a consistent General Ledger process. The role will require excellent communication skills, strong accounting skills & knowledge of GAAP, and the ability work with all levels of internal stakeholders and business partners. 

This position is onsite, 4 days per week, at our East Aurora, NY campus. It reports to the Sr. Manager of General Ledger & Indirect Tax, Mattel Global Shared Services. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Directs and provides guidance to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) off-site team of 5-7 staff on R2R processes
• Reviews Account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation to support transactions, accuracy, and timely resolution
• Subject Matter Expert of the Oracle General Ledger 
• Responsible for Oracle setup in R2R module; including, creating mass allocations, updating chart of accounts/cross validation rules, currency rate setup, mapping from legacy system to Oracle 
• Completes month-end closing procedures, including management of Oracle system open/close processes
• Participates in process improvements to ensure operations are streamlined and efficient
• Responds and assists Business Units with questions, resolving issues, and providing recommendations
• Coordinates with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development
• Assists in developing and recommending changes to accounting policies, procedures, and processes
• Provides documentation to internal and external audit as necessary for SOX controls as well as review and approval of SOX testing after month-end
• Provides schedules and disclosures for corporate reporting and external auditors
• Assists in training, support, and review of work of junior members of the team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Assists Regional Lead in the development of standard operating procedures
• Assists Regional Lead in the results of team activities and metrics

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of accounting experience in General Ledger
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (including ability to identify risks & suggest preventative controls)
• Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate financial information, identify patterns & trends, make decisions for accounting treatment based on facts & circumstances
• Ability to understand business needs & assist to meet goals, while maintaining compliance with GAAP, Mattel policies, deadlines, etc

The annual base salary range for this position is between $92,000 and $113,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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