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

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Manager, Retained Accounting

• Sales & Margin

Brand: adidas

Location: Portland

TEAM: Accounting & Finance

State: OR

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 513124

Date: Jul 2, 2024