International Accounting Manager

BOLD is an established and fast-growing technology company that transforms work lives, is looking to hire local talent. In May 2015, we opened our new global headquarters in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico—and we’ve been ambitiously expanding ever since.
 

Since 2005, BOLD has delivered award-winning career services that have a meaningful and positive impact on job seekers and employers. BOLD’s robust product line includes professional resume and cover letter writing services, scientifically validated career tests, and employer tools that help companies hire, onboard, and communicate with their staff.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Accounting, the International Accounting Manager is responsible for managing overseas accounting and finance operations in multiple countries including local compliance requirement, tax filings, transfer pricing reports, month end close, conversion to local statutory to US GAAP, A/P, A/R, cash management, Balance Sheet reconciliations, payroll and benefit related work.
 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage a group of approximately 7-8 people in multiple jurisdiction
• Manage international, multiple entity consolidations, including eliminations and multiple currencies
• Manage conversion of local statutory accounting standard to US GAAP
• Oversee the daily accounting activities for several subsidiaries required to maintain the general ledger
• Review and manage the Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure proper controls are in place
• Assist with the preparation of Financial Statements for various entities under different accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Assist and work in concert with the Sr. Accounting Manager with the month end, quarter end and year end closing processes including review of general ledger postings
• Manage the preparation and provide work papers to external accountants and respond to any questions regarding audit and tax work
• Analysis of third-party agreements with vendors, affiliates, services providers, landlords, banks and others
• Assist with the documentation of accounting procedures
• Identify areas of improvement within the accounting team and close cycle
• Develop and improve controls for all accounting procedures
• Perform and manage departmental analysis; investigate period-over-period fluctuation and variation from forecasts
• Manage REIUs for reporting and distribution purposes
• Support in close acceleration initiatives;
• Additional projects as needed

PAYROLL, BENEFITS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION:

• Understand and manage Payroll and Benefits for international markets
• Manage multi-company payroll processes, including review of all payroll runs prepared by different teams
• Oversee benefits management and changes for international markets;
• Manage other compensation components for different entities such as REIU program

MONTHLY REPORTING AND BUDGET:

• Manage the the preparation of the monthly financial package from different subsidiaries
• Participate in preparation of operating budgets for the Group
• Provide support and documentation for review of monthly variance reports
• Support Finance Team in planning and implementation of financial activities

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of experience in accounting, preferably some accounting firm and/or international accounting experience
• 3 or more years of experience in a supervisory role

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent mathematical skills
• High attention to detail
• Very strong communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Strong team management and supervisory skills
• Ability to travel internationally

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Accounting experience with technology or related industry, including intercompany transaction, transfer pricing billing, compliance filing and other complex accounting issues
• Experience with US GAAP, IFRS and accounting differences
• CPA License
• NetSuite experience
• Experience in an entrepreneurial environment

BOLD is a fast-paced, innovative company full of smart, committed people who are passionate about our products and love helping people find the career of their dreams. We balance work and fun while continuing to build a successful, fast-growing company that is changing the way people get jobs.

Our vision is to revolutionize the online career world by creating transformational products that help people find the careers they love and reach their full potential.

BOLD is an equal opportunity employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category. 

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.