Lead Accountant

Lead Accountant Mexico, Nuevo Len, San Pedro Garza Garcia Finance & Accounting 155677 Requisition # Nov 28, 2017 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts RTR Lead Accountant At Johnson Controls, we are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people all over the world. How do we do this? By working together on holistic solutions for smarter buildings and cities today and tomorrow. By protecting people and the environment. By giving back in the communities we live in. By solving todays challenges while constantly asking whats next? So, whats next in your future? Create your next opportunity and join us as an RTR Lead Accountant to join our Record to Report department in San Pedro, Mexico. Essential Job Responsibilities Manage the division's accounting and internal control systems, policies and procedures, and financial data to ensure compliance with the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments (GAAP) Develop, lead, and supervise a team of professionals that is proactive in ensuring correct accounting and financial reporting methods are being used throughout the division Ensure smooth daily operations by proper allocation of transactional volume to the team Participate on transitions and process stabilizations and alignment Drive operational improvement Provide training to division staff related to accounting and financial reporting Position Requirements Advanced / Fluent English, strong verbal and written communication skills Degree in accounting or Business finance Proven leadership, organizational and supervisory skills Min 5 years in the Accounting department or in an accounting firm and at least 2 years of experience with leading people Part or fully qualified accountant (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA) To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good accounting skills and IT literacy; (including intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel), including Ability to utilize basic formulas Utilize Pivot Tables and V-Lookups Excellent customer service, organizational, communication, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced team environment while meeting deadlines Ability to perform moderately complex account reconciliation preferred Experience with ERPs (i.e. SAP, Oracle, iScala) an advantage Demonstrated knowledge and experience in reconciling accounts along with demonstrated capability of presenting outcomes to stakeholders Solid self-management Innovative and constantly looking for opportunities to improve within a controls environment Experience of working in Shared Service Centre/Retained/Outsourced environment an advantage