What you'll need to have
• US GAAP knowledge and experience.
• Experienced in creating and implementing accounting governance and compliance strategy.
• Proven track record of sound decision making, taking ownership, setting up & identifying new business opportunities, enabling change and delivering results, in a fast paced, growth environment.
• Leadership, communication, negotiation and accounting skills.
• Process improvement and technology skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal control and process improvement.
• Proven capacity to work with executive leadership on corporate-wide issues.
What you'll be doing day to day
• Manages IKEA’s US Accounting and Reporting Operations and the financial close process to ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely Financial and Management reporting.
• Executes the preparation and analysis of the consolidated and separate company financial statements on a monthly basis.
• Manages highly specialized accounting procedures, while supporting with subject matter expertise and policy support regarding the adoption and implementation of all applicable internal and external accounting pronouncements and requirements.
• Supports with financial guidance to management and operations, while identifying changes to create efficient and value-added processes.
• Manages the annual audit of IKEA’s financial statements, including review and follow-up on audit findings and recommendations.
• Reviews and evaluates external reporting required for governmental agencies on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Supports the global accounting function in the creation, adaptation and review of proposed global common accounting rules and recommendations.
• Organizes the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the internal control processes across all the diverse areas of the accounting and reporting functions.
• Develops effective working relationships with finance, tax, and legal and interacts effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to the operational units by responding quickly, minimizing tasks, and proactively seeking ways to help operational co-workers focus on the customer.
• Provides a consistent level of support across all business channels.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana.
• Experience with Transformation with Finance Systems.
Together as a Team
We see ourselves as influencers – we steer the IKEA business by finding the truth behind the figures. Together we secure compliance with local and international laws and reporting standards; we assure that accounting processes are efficient and that tax compliance meets business needs. We’re a diverse group of people driven by providing reliable financial data to a wide variety of stakeholders. At the end of the day, that’s one of the foundations to make IKEA even better!
Apply now!
At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!
• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time.
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early.
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks).
• KinderCare tuition discount.
• Retirement and bonus plans.
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus.
• Pet insurance program.
• Education assistance and learning programs.
• Safety shoe reimbursement.
• 24/7 telehealth visits.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk).
• A fun and inclusive work environment.
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