Financial Accounting Manager (Inventory Reserves)

Role Summary

This position is a key contributor to the ECAR team, assisting with many aspects of the month-end closing process for the Consolidations Inventory reserves for Elanco Corporate. Includes participation in monthly consolidation activities, management of consolidation reserves, analysis of inventory, and assisting with process improvement and special projects. Works with ECAR team members, Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain and Operations, FP&A, ESC, Corporate Tax, Corporate Manufacturing, global affiliate controllers, and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key team member in the global close process for Intercompany profit and LIFO
• Perform corporate consolidation Intercompany Profit journal entries
• Analyze monthly SAP variances and facilitate corrections, as needed
• Maintain and update Intercompany Profit system/tool master data tables
• Investigate exception messages and complete data validation for the tool, including remediation of all issues using cross functional support as needed
• Prepare monthly-close SOX deliverables, including audit and quality checks
• Troubleshoot accounting and operational issues with affiliates and other corporate functions
• Prepare monthly and quarterly analysis of inventory and intercompany profit reserve
• Participate in the ongoing process improvement of global close process, identifying opportunities for streamlining and improving processes, inclusive of but not limited to improved inventory reporting
• Partner with Manufacturing Finance on improved inventory reporting, as well as enhancing the understanding of the accounting impact for inventory activity
• Create and maintain process documentation
• Assist in assuring compliance with Elanco Global Accounting Policies and Practices
• Assist with other special project work including changes in accounting and consolidations activities

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Required: Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting function or public accounting practice with knowledge of US GAAP technical accounting
• Required: Understanding of inventory, costing and operational transactions
• Required: Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided

• Preferred: Ability to work effectively with detailed transactions, with extreme attention to detail
• Preferred: Problem-solving skills and ability to be innovative and creative
• Preferred: Understanding of Supply Chain Operations and Inventory Management
• Preferred: Proven ability to produce high-quality work
• Preferred: Ability to perform well under pressure
• Preferred: Strong self-management skills and high learning agility
• Preferred: Excellent interpersonal skills with customer focus
• Preferred: Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Preferred: Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Preferred: Experience in MS Excel and Word
• Preferred: Familiarity with ERP GL and ML modules; SAP experience a plus
• Preferred: CPA or Chartered Accountant
• Preferred: Fluency in English

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility during peak closing periods; overtime required during month-end closing, especially at year-end
• Minimal travel
• Location: Indianapolis, IN Global HQ (Hybrid Environment)