Finance Transition Svcs Manager
Job Description
Level: 7
Function: Corporate Controllership
Workforce: Corporate Functions
Job Title: FTS Manager
Job Description:
Support the Finance Transition Services (FTS) practice by implementing standard finance tools and processes, enforcing operational excellence & highest compliance standards, and driving profitability growth. Through effective change management plans, FTS transforms existing or acquired financial management processes bringing them in line with Accenture standards. FTS professionals work with Senior Management throughout the firm, across all Operating Groups, Growth Platforms, and Geographies.
A Finance Transition Services (FTS) Manager can expect to lead work efforts on the following deal profiles:
Large Consulting or Outsourcing contracts in start-up or sunset phase
Poorly performing financial contracts with enhanced complexity or risk
Finance integration activities on Ventures and Acquisitions / Divestitures
Key Responsibilities:
Overall job responsibilities for an FTS Manager include:
Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and engagement metrics, and secure agreement on budgets and targets for KPI's for the purpose of financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with all global and local statutory, tax, Internal Controls, and US GAAP requirements.
Understand, explain, and resolve major discrepancies that occur on the ledgers to manage engagement financial records.
Ensure the deal team and business runners are aware of risks and there are no financial surprises on the deal for Accenture or our clients.
Implement and direct processes to ensure constant monitoring and understanding of all balance sheet items, including inventory and receivables.
Identify and implement procedures to drive continuous improvement in accounting and reporting.
Look to drive profitability improvements across the account / acquisition.
Serve as a leader in the FTS organization: Value Creator, People Developer, & Business Operator:
Coordinate and supervise financial support for cross-geographic unit opportunities within FTS scope.
Develop best practices for FTS and work with FTS and other leadership to continuously improve training, methodologies, tools and skills.
Perform quality and service reviews in the team, to continuously improve the quality of service delivery.
Support the FTS executives in scheduling and recruiting for FTS service delivery teams.
Set and supervise performance criteria for FTS service delivery teams.
Recruit FTS service delivery team members and train as needed.
Prepare and participate in FTS meetings and training sessions.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting OR other business degree with 9 credit hours of Accounting
5+ years of experience in a financial role
Preferred Qualifications:
Project based Controlling / Accounting experience
Experience with Revenue and US GAAP / IFRS / Local GAAP (depending on country)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
SAP S4/ Hana experience
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Deep knowledge of business, finance and accounting fundamentals including U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Advanced Business English language (written and oral)
Proven ability to lead small teams of people
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Good to have
Ability to be flexible and work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Excellent customer service skills
Planning, forecasting and budgeting
Attention to detail
Foreign Language skills
Ability to travel based on assignment needs