Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager

Premier Rochester-based global company is seeking a manager of corporate accounting and financial reporting.  This position is open due to a promotion of the current manager.  This position reports to the Assistant Controller and will be responsible for preparation of all externally released financial information including, but not limited to, the Company’s annual audited financial statements and lender compliance package. This role works closely with the Controllers Group and other cross-functional teams in completion of all internal/external deliverables and the monthly close and consolidations process. This position is also responsible for researching and applying new accounting standards.  There is high visibility in this position and will have direct contact with senior level management including CFO, Treasurer, Controller, Directors, and Chief Tax Officer.

This is an ideal position for someone with 5+ years of experience coming out of a Big 4 attest or technical accounting team who has been exposed to large global companies.  This position will provide a broad exposure to a global accounting function with numerous opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas.     The team is comprised of high-performers who will provide support and guidance while letting the manager work autonomously.

• Handles the preparation of the Company’s annual financial statements under US GAAP, monthly and quarterly lender compliance reporting, Audit Committee presentations, and other financial reporting requests.
• Responsible for understanding, interpreting, and applying the financial covenant compliance and reporting provisions of the Company’s Credit Agreements.
• Maintains the reconciliation between the US GAAP, Management, and Credit Agreement basis of accounting accurately and timely.
• Prepares the statement of cash flows on a quarterly basis and liaises with Corporate Finance and Treasury for cash flow analysis.
• Maintains calendar of all internal and external filing deadlines, ensuring appropriate coordination with all contributors to meet reporting deadlines.
• Functions as a key coordinator and day-to-day liaison with the external auditors, as well as maintains the list for preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Performs monthly & quarterly Corporate, US Division, manufacturing and inventory related journal entry preparation, account reconciliations and analysis to assist in the WW consolidation under US GAAP.
• Works with the Controllers and Finance teams to investigate and resolve close issues/questions.
• Performs technical accounting research, documents conclusions, and implements new accounting standards and processes.
• Prepares and updates accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensures a well-documented and effective control process is maintained for disclosure and reporting controls.
• Provides backup support to the consolidation manager and acts as a technical resource for financial reporting tools, including SAP and BPC, for WW Controllers Group and Finance Team.
• Coordinates the completion of all government reporting for the Company.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Responds to inquiries from the Controller, Finance Director, and other finance and business leaders within Carestream regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Supports special projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required
• CPA designation is a requirement

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in public accounting or a public/private accounting mix. (Big 4 experience is preferrable.)
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing financial statements and related disclosures highly desired.
• Experience with any major ERP system, including but not limited to SAP/BPC, Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, is required.
• Microsoft Office experience required.

• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Experience with evaluating the design and testing the operating effectiveness of controls in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment.
• Ability to multi-task
• Confidence and a pro-active approach
• Detail-oriented
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and skills.