Manager, North American Financial Reporting

 

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH THE COMPANY

THAT BUILDS THE WORLD
 Lafarge is a global leader in the manufacturing of construction materials and one of the most sustainable corporations in the world.  Here at Lafarge, we offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with endless career growth opportunities that will consistently challenge and engage you on a regular basis.  Currently undergoing one of the largest financial software implementations, we are currently expanding our large Financial Services Center in Southfield, Michigan and have many opportunities for seasoned accounting professionals.

 

North America:  www.lafargenorthamerica.com  Global:  www.lafarge.com

 

Successful candidates will come from a high volume (min. $300M+), international corporate financial reporting background and posess experience using Hyperion software.  This is a new department in our Southfield Services Center and an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment offering stability and future growth opportunities!

 

Number of Positions Available: 1  permanent, fulltime

 

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Position Description



 

Title:  Manager of North American Reporting

Region/Level:  Financial Services Center

Location:  Southfield, MI

Department:  Financial Reporting & Compliance 

Date:  July 2006 

 

 

Position Summary:



 

The Manager of North American Reporting?s objective is to oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements for internal and external requirements.  This position drives the financial reporting for Lafarge North America, Lafarge Canada Inc., Blue Circle North America and any other non-Paris requirements.

 

 

Key Responsibilities        Results/Accountabilities

? Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports

? Prepare timely and accurate consolidated financial statements and footnotes for Lafarge North America and Lafarge Canada Inc.

? Prepare timely and accurate consolidated financial statements for Blue Circle North America

? Work closely with the Group Reporting Manager to ensure both Paris and North American needs are being met efficiently

? Lead Scoresheet review meeting for financial executives, including flux and journal entry highlights and key issues that involve more than one business line

? Issue reporting deadline calendar for and lead the collection of actual, budget and financial forecast information from all North American businesses so that Paris and other deadlines may be met

? Review equity rollforward for Lafarge North America Inc., Lafarge Canada Inc. and Blue Circle North America

? Review Hyperion submissions for quality and GAAP compliance; review consolidating journal entries

? Serve as primary contact for external auditors in the US and Canada; point person to deliver audit schedules on time

? Prepare variance analysis for Lafarge North America and Blue Circle North America to satisfy SOX and audit requirements

? Review intercompany report card and settlement file and troubleshoot any issues

? Coordinate deadlines and data needs from Treasury and Tax for all major closes

? Provide information as needed to related groups (Tax; Treasury; AC&A, Cement and Gypsum Regions; other Service Center personnel)

? Constantly seek ways to automate, streamline and improve the monthly review and consolidation process as the company evolves

? Approve all Hyperion modifications

? Own and maintain company intercompany policy

? Prepare annual bonus EVA calculation

? Coordinate Hyperion training on a regular basis

? Communicate system and process changes as needed

? Review periodic government and trade association report filings (US Department of Commerce, Canadian Statistics, Portland Cement Authority)

? Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas

? Other projects as assigned

 

? Timely and accurate completion of LNA, LCI and BCNA financial statements

? Effective relationships with Product Line Accounting Directors

? Effective relationship with Paris Reporting Manager and Financial Systems Manager

? Effective relationships with Tax and Treasury departments

? Number of successful implementations of suggestions resulting in increased department efficiencies and streamlined procedures

? Demonstrated commitment to communicating improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments

 

 

 Relationships with Others? Jobs:

 

? Works closely with Paris Reporting Manager and Financial Systems Manager

? Works closely with Product Line Accounting Managers

? Interfaces with other Lafarge departments (Tax, Treasury, business divisions, etc.) as required

? Frequent interaction with external auditors

 

 

Qualification Profile:



 

Education and Work Experience:

? Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, including supervisory experience

? Undergraduate degree in Accounting

? Public accounting experience desirable

? Professional accounting designation required (CMA, CGA, CPA or CA)

 



Knowledge and Skills:

? Self-motivated

? Strong leadership and supervisory skills

? Well developed organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills

? Proficient in Excel and Word; Hyperion Enterprise or Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) experience desirable

? GAAP knowledge

 



Competency Profile:

 

? Business Acumen

? Decision Quality

? Negotiating

? Building Effective Teams

? Customer Focus

? Developing Direct Reports and Others

? Drive for Results

? Interpersonal Savvy

? Process Management

? Problem Solving

? Technical/Functional Skills

 

Number of subordinates

 

Direct:  5 employees

Indirect:  0 employees

 

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TO APPLY:

 

For immediate consideration, please send an updated and formated resume to adrian.fitzgerald@lafarge-na.com along with a meaningful subject line.  Because of the volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.  No agencies please.