Senior Technical Accountant

<strong>Retail Business Services currently provides services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provide industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.</strong>

Quincy, MA

Retail Business Services

<strong>Retail Business Services currently provides services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provide industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.<br /></strong> https://www.retailbusinessservices.com/

keywords: position summary,management,accounting,analysis,reporting,training,teamwork,knowledge,education & experience,skills

Full Time

N/A

Overview: <p>Retail Business Services, ranked No.<BR>25 on Fast Company&rsquo;s 2022 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, which includes Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop.</p> <p><strong>Primary Purpose:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>This position is ideal for a candidate who is hands-on and is looking to work in a fast-paced environment with a company experiencing dynamic growth.<BR>The candidate will be involved in managing the design, development and maintenance of technical and complex accounting transactions and financial reporting for the Ahold Delhaize US organization.&nbsp;<br />Responsible for ongoing monitoring of business activities against defined triggers and compliance requirements.<BR>Coordinate directly with financial planning, financial reporting and finance operations to drive continuous improvement for the business.<BR>This candidate will have the opportunity for involvement in the impairment process, lease accounting, preparation and review of the Company&rsquo;s internal deliverables, and other reporting needs of the organization.<BR>The Senior Analyst IV will be an integral part of the accounting function reporting to the Director of Technical Accounting.&nbsp;</p>
Responsibilities: <br /><ul><li>Role interfaces directly with all levels of management including Directors and above.<BR></li><li>Partner with various corporate departments (legal, real estate, tax, FP&A, brands, etc.) to help interpret and apply IFRS accounting guidance.<BR></li><li>Conduct analysis and write position papers documenting interpretation and conclusions of technical accounting research and appropriate application of IFRS accounting guidance for non-routine accounting transactions.<BR></li><li>Develop and execute broad reaching and business-related accounting policies and analytics.</li><li>Drive compliance with accounting and reporting standards (IFRS) for external and internal management reporting under area of responsibility.<BR></li><li>Has extensive functional and project experience, is a recognized expert in a functional area with enough organizational and operational expertise to soundly identify relevant solutions and metrics.<BR></li><li>Manage multiple priorities, maintain organization and meet high performance standards in a highly visible deadline-oriented position and environment.<BR></li><li>Assist in reviewing significant contracts for accounting implications and providing guidance to business partners.<BR></li><li>Prepares/Reviews budgets and forecasts as it relates to real estate related accounts.<BR>Perform account analysis and performs trend/flux analysis to identify, research, and explain variances to budget, forecasts, etc.<BR>for management.</li><li>Work directly with internal and external partners to assure the auditors receive necessary data, documentation, and explanations.</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.</li><li>Unique, creative, and innovative solutions are consistently required.<BR>Applies expertise and core competencies gathered from major projects and functional experience to solve problems.<BR></li><li>Promotes an effective project / functional environment through the effective use of indirect mentoring and coaching skills.<BR>Shares learnings and best practices with Analysts responsible for other process areas, and also leverages their learnings and experience.<BR></li><li>Plans and assigns work within the context of a project /function.<BR>Leads by example, demonstrating leadership attributes, depth/ breath of knowledge and experience allows for a wide range of project / functional guidance.<BR></li><li>Strong influencing and communication skills are key to build and maintain business relationships with internal and external partners to proactively identify, research and resolve issues.</li><li>Will leverage Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to work with responsible process area in the development of solutions.</li><li>Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.</li></ul><br />
Requirements: <strong>Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong><br /> <ul> <li>BS in Accounting </li> <li>Knowledge of GAAP </li> <li>Knowledge of Excel </li> <li>Ability to research technical accounting issues </li> <li>Experience with interpreting new accounting standards</li> <li>Oral and/or written communication skills</li> <li>Advanced reporting tools</li> <li>Presentation skills</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to make recommendations based on interpretation of quantitative analysis.</li> <li>Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills - both oral and written.</li> <li>Ability to multiple tasks and work under strict deadlines.<BR>Ability to prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables.<BR></li> </ul> <br />Preferred Qualifications: <br /> <ul> <li>IFRS preferred.<BR></li> <li>Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma preferred.</li> <li>CPA preferred.</li> <li>Public Accounting experience preferred.<BR></li> </ul>