North America Financial Controller

at Alight Solutions LLC in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Your candidacy is currently being considered for a requisition for Strada. As you may be aware, Alight has divested its Payroll & Professional Services business to Strada. This position is aligned to the new Payroll & Professional Services owned by Strada.

Job Summary:

This role reports into the Global Financial Controller will work closely with colleagues worldwide to ensure that the financial results of four North American operating entities, and several holding companies, are completed accurately and timely each month.
In this role, you will be a key member of the Controllership Leadership team and will work closely with Business Finance, FP&A, Operations, Order-to-Cash and other key business partners to help deliver the company targets.

Key Responsibilities include:

Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and Federal regulatory reporting requirements
Serve as a technical accounting resource for the offshore North America accounting team for whom you will have indirect responsibility for.
Work with the offshore accounting team and cross functionally to analyze, understand and communicate drivers of variances as part of monthly or ad hoc reviews.
Perform key role in assisting the Global Controller with monthly close activities and preparation of any US financial reporting
Review and approve certain journal entries which exceed thresholds
Review and approve a variety of account reconciliations prepared by offshore teams to ensure continued improvement in quality and timeliness.
Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and company requirements
Drive any audits involving North America entities to closure as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / CPA highly preferred
7+ years previous accounting experience (Big 4, public company and/or service industry preferred) ideally with prior experience of working in a private equity environment and dealing with M&A related activity
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate globally, cross-functionally and with people at all levels.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP with the ability to analyze, resolve and guide on technical accounting issues, including but not limited to ASC 606 & 842.
Awareness of non-US GAAP accounting standards, mainly IFRS, due to global span of the business.
Familiar with international group consolidation processes and complexities
Experience and knowledge of Workday Financials (preferred) or other cloud ERP solutions
Proficient in MS Excel and competent in Word and PowerPoint
Ability to manage and internal and external reporting deadlines.
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strong team player, high energy level and willing to take initiative and drive projects to conclusion.

Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
We welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take... For full info follow application link.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an