Manager, Consolidations

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are </strong></p> <p>Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&amp;A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio.&nbsp;As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace.&nbsp;Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale.&nbsp;Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Why Authentic</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.</p></div><p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <p>The Manager, Consolidations is a key member of the corporate accounting team, responsible for the accurate and timely consolidation of the company's financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role involves a deep understanding of consolidation principles, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting. The Manager, Consolidations, will play a critical role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and will contribute to the preparation of financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll be working on</strong></p> <p><strong>Global Consolidation &amp; Close Management:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage the global monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation close process, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and accurate financial reporting.</li> <li>Prepare and review complex consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, investment accounting, and foreign currency translation adjustments.</li> <li>Oversee the calculation and reporting of Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) for all applicable entities, ensuring accurate attribution of net income and comprehensive income to minority shareholders.</li> <li>Calculate and manage periodic distributions to partners and minority interest holders, ensuring compliance with operating agreements and partnership structures.</li> <li>Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions globally, working with regional accounting teams to resolve complex discrepancies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare and review the consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Equity) for internal leadership and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Prepare comprehensive NCI reporting packages, detailing minority interest balances, attributions, and roll-forwards for executive review.</li> <li>Drive the variance analysis process to interpret financial results against budget and forecast data for executive reporting packages.</li> <li>Assist in coordinating with external auditors, preparing supporting schedules and documentation for consolidations, NCI calculations, and disclosures in compliance with controls.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Process Improvement:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mentor and support Senior and Staff Accountants, fostering a culture of technical excellence and adaptability to new technologies.</li> <li>Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate the close timeline, leveraging automation and AI solutions to reduce manual data entry and reconciliation effort.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Must Haves:</strong></p> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.</li> <li>CPA certification is&nbsp;<strong>required</strong>.</li> <li>6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on consolidations and financial reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, specifically regarding consolidation principles (ASC 810), Non-Controlling Interest (ASC 810-10), foreign currency (ASC 830), and financial statement preparation.</li> <li>Experience with complex partnership structures, distribution waterfalls, and minority interest calculations.</li> <li>High proficiency with consolidation systems (OneStream; Hyperion/Oracle FCCS experience considered) and advanced Excel skills.</li> <li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial results to senior leadership.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills/Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working in a large-accelerated filer environment with complex SOX compliance requirements.</li> <li>Background in public accounting (Big 4) combined with corporate experience.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Primary Location Salary Range:</strong></p> <p>$120,000 - $140,000</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Fraud Alert: Unauthorized Job Offers and Impersonations</p> <p>We have been made aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent Authentic. 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