Sr. International Accountant or International Accountant II

Being a member of this team means you’ll partner with business units by providing financial analysis for decision-making purposes. We’ll rely on you to report, plan and evaluate our financial results, as well ensure that our financial transactions and reports are timely, accurate and efficient. You’ll help us continue to drive our exceptional financial performance.

Johnsonville, LLC

Sr. International Accountant or International Accountant II

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for supporting Johnsonville’s international business accounting and compliance needs. You will leverage systems, accounting and business acumen to record and consolidate business transactions. You will utilize technical financial skills and leadership abilities to manage international compliance matters like audits, taxes and banking etc. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with foreign and local Johnsonville members, auditors, and professional consultants to provide support for Johnsonville’s international businesses. 

Responsibilities:

• Financial close & consolidation
  • Lead international month-end close. Work with in-country members and third-party accountants to record foreign subsidiary activities and consolidate into Johnsonville’s financial statements in accordance with GAAP inter-company accounting.
  • Safeguard foreign assets through financial oversight by preparing and reviewing month-end financial reports with the International Business Unit and completing relevant account reconciliations.
  • Drive monthly close and other process improvements while leveraging technology as appropriate (SAP, BPC, and/or other relevant systems).
• Statutory audits, taxes and compliance
  • Manage international statutory audit and tax filing timelines. Support statutory audits of foreign subsidiaries ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
  • Collaborate with the legal team regarding international compliance matters.
  • Assist with transfer pricing studies and related process and policy documentation.
• Business Support
  • Support International Business Unit on various business matters that have accounting and/or financial implications.
  • Ensure new international operations and/or acquired businesses are appropriately integrated into the finance processes and reporting.
  • Assist in the startup of new international businesses and/or legal entity closure.

• Treasury and other projects
  • Provide treasury support for transactional and capital needs.

• • Lead international regulatory compliance cost center forecast and analysis.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA, CMA or pursuing CPA or CMA preferred

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of corporate accounting or finance experience required
  • Position title upon hire (Accountant II or Senior) will be based on candidate’s length and scope of experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP required and familiarity with IFRS desired
• Previous international business support experience and/or public accounting experience desired

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to form trusted relationships with business partners, including foreign subsidiary finance members and external global audit and tax providers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a desire to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds 
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and deadline driven with effective time management skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience with financial consolidation processes and systems (SAP and BPC knowledge a plus)

• Desire for continual growth and learning with strong leadership potential

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

Location:                            Global Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI

Coach:                                Finance Manager

Member Status:               Full Time, Salaried

Travel:                                Less than 10% of your working time

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Benefits:  Members have potential for a monthly bonus, and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! 

How to Apply:  

External candidate: Apply on-line only at:  careers.johnsonville.com

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.