Assistant Manager, Operational Accounting

Assistant Manager, Operational Accounting

Company: The Clorox Company

The Assistant Manager, Operational Accounting plays a critical role in the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes for the Company’s domestic business units. The role involves understanding tools that support the operational close process and ensuring effective record‑to‑report and financial reporting controls.

• Assist in managing the monthly and quarterly close processes for the domestic business units, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare and review certain aspects of the Company’s annual impairment testing (e.g., risk assessment, testing documentation, memos)
• Provide technical support (US GAAP accounting guidance) to Finance and other business stakeholders
• Support the management and development of accounting staff, including review of staff deliverables
• Maintain and update SOX 404 documentation and work with our Financial Reporting Controls team and external auditors to support the integrated audit
• Participate in special projects including identifying and implementing process improvements as part of continuous improvement initiatives

• Minimum five years of experience, a mix of public accounting and private industry preferred

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statements
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Management financial reporting experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage workload
• Ability to take ownership of issues and ensure timely resolution
• Ability to work on cross‑functional activities and build solid business relationships
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive
• Ability to influence and drive change
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Proven close process improvement experience
• S/4 HANA and Group Reporting knowledge
• Solid ERP systems and process experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license or international equivalent preferred (or demonstrated progress toward licensure)

Hybrid

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Manufacturing

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