Manager, Financial Reporting

The Manager, Financial Reporting, serves as a key representative of the Controller’s organization and collaborates daily with leaders, managers, and colleagues across our markets and other functional teams to facilitate the successful achievement of organizational goals.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and required disclosures in accordance with group accounting policies and U.S. GAAP
• Lead the application of U.S. GAAP standards in the group’s financial reporting, including performing technical accounting research, preparing accounting memos and providing guidance and training to local teams
• Maintain current knowledge of all relevant developments and issues regarding U.S. GAAP and public company reporting and updating/implementing accounting policies/procedures. This includes preparing quarterly memos to evaluate new ASUs and possible implementation of these.
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting of short-term and long-term bonus plans 
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting, including overseeing the work of 3rd parties, in the following areas:
  • Preparation of the consolidated statement of cashflows
  • Business combinations and equity investments
  • Impairment reviews of intangible assets, goodwill and equity investments
  • Preparation of the US GAAP Quarterly Financial Disclosure Checklist
• Ensure SOX compliance, including maintaining internal control documentation, implementing new controls as necessary and working with the Company’s internal SOX compliance team
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports to senior management, Board of Directors and the Audit Committee
• Management of the disclosure committee process 
• Management of the external audit and quarterly reviews
• Ensure the completion and performance of special projects as requested

Minimum Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA, CA or ACCA qualification required
• 5+ years of Big-4 public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting, and experience preparing detailed accounting memorandums
• Direct experience with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control reporting requirements
• Direct experience in U.S. GAAP accounting for purchase accounting (e.g. business combinations) and impairment testing in relation to intangible assets (e.g. brands and goodwill)
• Direct experience in consolidation accounting of subsidiaries across multiple foreign currency jurisdictions
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience strongly preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment to achieve results
• Strong communication skills
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proven analytical and presentation skills
• Direct experience with Workiva software for financing reporting, SAP and IBM Cognos systems (preferred but not required)

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
 

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

• Competitive Pay Package

• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

• Retirement/Pension Plan

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.