Manager, Retained Accounting - Sales & Margin

Purpose:

The Manager, Retained Accounting - Sales & Margin position is responsible for the complete and accurate accounting of B2B sales and margin topics for all NAM (US & Canada) entities. Furthermore, this position will play a key role in providing accounting expertise to cross-functional teams implementing new company initiatives or projects with B2B sales and margin impact. This position will ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and IFRS requirements and act as a trusted point of contact to both internal and external business partners on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage the sales & margin elements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close for all NAM entities, resulting in accurate and on time financial reporting.

* Identify and prepare recurring and non-recurring B2B Sales and COS related journal entries for all NAM entities

* Reconcile all NAM entities B2B sales and COS related general ledger balances in SAP FI to COPA monthly and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.

* Manage the in-debt analysis and recording of all relevant B2B Sales & COS related topics

* Provide advanced SAP FI and COPA related input and solutions on complex cross-functional IT/Business development projects.

* Oversee regression testing to validate sales and COS are functioning appropriately after system updates and/or changes.

* Troubleshoot any system issues impacting both SAP FI and COPA data as needed.

* Effectively collaborate with NAM Finance, TradeCo Finance, IT and other local & global functions on consistently delivering creative and sustainable solutions around B2B sales & margin topics both on a day-to-day basis as well as through various Business & Transfer pricing driven projects.

* Manage and oversee ongoing improvement initiatives into sustainable B2B processes as they relate to sales & margin.

* Develop process guides for defined areas to ensure standardized execution of tasks and cross-train team members as requested.

* Collaborate with business partners to identify and communicate the accounting implications of trade terms to help drive sustainable & compliant business decisions.

* Participate in work streams or medium-to large-sized projects or key initiatives as part of the Retained Accounting/Corporate Finance Department.

* Manage the preparation and review of general ledger account reconciliations and analysis as part of the monthly close process to ensure the Company's financial records are accurate.

* Manage the external audit process of adidas America Inc., including managing the overall deliverables as well as preparing area specific audit deliverables.

* Perform other relevant accounting tasks and assignments as required.

* Collaborate with team leads to create and actively participate in a comprehensive job rotation program across NAM Corporate Finance

Key Relationships:

* Global Transfer Pricing team

* Group Accounting

* WHS Finance Managers and Directors

* GBS

* TradeCo Finance teams

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

* Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude and working collaboratively within the team.

* Must be deadline driven, results-oriented, highly responsible, and accountable.

* Must possess above average oral and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with both financial and operational business partners.

* Must be extremely proactive, have strong initiative and be self-motivated. High integrity, ethics, and strong values; excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation, and a high degree of accuracy are all essential.

* Good problem-solving skills; strong decision-making skills; innovative use of IT tools and new technology; and good time management and priority setting skills required.

* Must have strong accounting and analytical skills.

* Extensive experience with SAP/SAP COPA as well as the underlying transactions driving systematic recording of sales and cost of sales.

* Must be self-motivated, driven and eager to grow and develop

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

* University degree in Finance, accounting, or business

* Minimum 5-7 years experience in accounting or finance

* Industry specific experience in a B2B environment preferred

* Advanced SAP and Excel skills strongly preferred