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JOB SUMMARY:

Provides strategic direction in the finance function at Universal, specifically ensuring accuracy of financial results (accounting function) and financial reporting submissions (reporting function). This job involves leading a team of staff accountants and/or analysts. An additional aspect of the job includes managing the external audit process. The Senior Manager must participate in financial reviews with executive leadership.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage finance staff by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, career development, and performance management.
• Direct and supervises the overall financial reporting function.
• Oversee month-end financial close process.
• Develop short- and long-term financial cash flow plans including forecasts, budgets, and five-year plans.
• Assist Finance Leadership with ad-hoc projects. Tasks include research of highly complex accounting issues, lease analysis, and finance support for digital projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting of business results with variance commentary.
• Perform in-depth analysis on actual financial performance extending findings to provide meaningful recommendations.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years’ Finance experience, including 5+ years Supervisory preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPA preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Advanced Excel skills (ability to create financial models from PowerPivot and Data Modeling), required
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, a plus
• Qualified accounting and finance skills (i.e., certified accountant, Mastery in business administrations), a plus
• May require interaction with global partners outside of normal business hours

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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