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Consultant - Financial Reporting, REMOTE

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

Currently, we are seeking a Consultant – Financial Accounting and Reporting to be part of our North American Global Business Services team. 

In this role, you will:

• Responsibilities of this role will include leading process improvements, automation, and other enhancements across the entire RTR team, to transform the way we work.


• Deliver timely and accurate U.S. GAAP general ledger data and ensure financial and regulatory compliance for North America.


• Provide guidance and training to teammates focused on complex accounting processes that include derivatives, benefits, compensation, and many other complex tasks. Help team members and coach/train them to optimize performance.


• Act as a source of expertise for accounting processes, Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs) and U.S. GAAP matters while monitoring correct application within the local team and other teams within the region.


• Provide expertise and leadership to execute various accounting initiatives including, but not limited to, system implementations, CFI change request, and U.S. GAAP changes.


• Provide a source of internal control expertise to this and other accounting organizations and processes within Global Business Services, and drive a strong internal control culture within the organization.


• Develop, articulate and implement clear strategies to improve general ledger accounting processes to achieve a tangible level of efficiency gain year over year, enabling expansion of services and reduction of K-C costs by bringing more work into Global Business Services.


• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Key customers include the Corporate Controller’s Office, Corporate tax, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate Treasury.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance.
  Strong initiative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, plus an orientation toward continuous improvement are required.


• Advanced Degree, and/or CPA/CMA strongly preferred, but not required.


• Minimum of 6-8 years accounting experience preferred; experience leading people strongly preferred.


• Experience working within SAP or other ERP environment is required.


• Proven ability to inspire teammates and command respect.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles.


• Ability to lead people and influence others.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes pay and a full package of benefits that can be tailored to individual needs. The anticipated pay range for this job in USA has a range of $80,000- $105,000 in addition to bonus potential. Individual pay levels will be based on multiple factors including, but are not limited to, location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” -  or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

This is a Grade 10 position in the US.  Grades may vary by location. 

Primary Location

Knoxville Office

Additional Locations

Chicago Commercial Center, Dallas World Headquarters, Neenah - West Office Facility 1, Roswell Building 100

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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