Finance - Global Cost Rate Specialist

Organization: Corporate Controllership

Location: Chicago

 

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A Global Cost Rate Specialist is:

 Responsible for global processes and tools for cost ratesCollaborate with country controllers on cost rate development process

 

  Responsible for accuracy and consistency of all country cost rates, which have a direct impact on revenue recognition and job profitability reporting

  Responsible for education of all stakeholders

 Key Responsibilities 

Cost Rates

 Assist in the annual cost and bill rate process, including overseeing the development of timeline, processes and tools, education of stakeholders and review of submitted templates (before and after upload to SAP)Assist in establishing global standards for salary range, wage type, cost rates and bill ratesConsult with country controllers in development of local standards for salary range, wage type, cost rates and bill ratesProvide support to country controllers for any cost rate changesDevelop processes to ensure the accuracy of assigned ratesIdentify opportunities to improve the accuracy of costs used to price new work and improve the accuracy of costs allocated to existing jobs

 

Rewards Planning

 Ensure that rewards planning education for country controllers includes education on linkages to cost ratesConduct monthly analysis of average cost rates by workforce and country to determine adherence to country rewards plans

 

Policies and Programs

 Provide cost rate expertise to groups (e.g., countries, acquisition teams, BPO businesses, etc.) considering special compensation programs (e.g., BPO objective of incentivizing exceptional growth and encouraging retention) are incorporated in cost ratesHelp ensure that new total rewards policies/programs are properly integrated into cost rate processes and toolsValidate that special programs approved during the fiscal year by the Compensation & Benefits Committee are included in country cost rates when appropriate

 

Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 3+ years commensurate work experience in finance roles; extensive financial analysis experience required

 

Professional Skill Requirements:

 Financial Skills and Competencies Knowledge of US GAAP, Ability to integrate GAAP rules into business operations Budgeting and Forecasting; Business Case Development; Business Model Development; Cost Accounting; Financial Analysis; Income Statements Highly analytical and detail oriented, with an ability to demonstrate command of the details while articulating them at a higher level Possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, strong work ethic and an ability to work well under pressure Achievement oriented with a positive, results-oriented style Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

 

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.