Job Abstract

Guardant Health is looking for an International Accounting & Consolidations Manager who will contribute to the consolidations and international accounting operations of a publicly traded multinational company.  The position will play a key role in the development, implementation and improvement of international accounting operations, consolidations and related system and process improvements. 

The ideal candidate will either have proven operational experience from companies with in-house international accounting operations or public accounting experience with clients who have global operations with an emphasis on India.   This is a highly visible role, working cross-functionally and partnering closely with multiple teams.

To be successful, the incumbent will be a strong people leader, collaborator, communicator, project/process manager, with the focus on details and the drive for continuous improvement.  The position will have a focus on managing our accounting operations in India and will be based in our Palo Alto office reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Controller & Treasurer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or conduct detailed analytical reviews of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting packages, consolidating entries, intercompany balances, and fluctuation analysis for all international subsidiaries.
• Run and/or manage the system translation, elimination and consolidation processes as well as manage the reconciliation and elimination of intercompany balances.
• Support the monthly consolidation process including managing the global close calendar, analytical review of monthly US GAAP consolidated results, preparation of consolidated fluctuation analysis, and ensuring foreign currency transactions are recorded and accounted for in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist in corporate quarterly and annual auditors’ reviews with regards to international reporting, provide reconciliation support to help facilitate an optimal audit process.
• Ensure intercompany agreement terms are adhered to and settlements are prepared accurately and timely.
• Manage statutory audits, tax filings (including VAT/GST returns), regulatory filings/compliance, and surveys.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of wires for payroll, payroll tax and corporate tax related payments when needed, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of funds.
• Coordinate with outside accounting/tax firms on transfer pricing documentation and ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies.
• Develop and maintain processes and internal controls for international accounting operations, ensuring adherence to local regulations, and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders in setting up new legal entities and international accounting operations.
• Lead globalization efforts that aim to standardize accounting related processes and increase efficiencies across the globally distributed team, including maintaining the global chart of accounts.
• Support financial analysis and forecasting activities, working closely with other departments, including FP&A to provide insights into business performance.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching and training to the International Accounting team, fostering professional development and growth.
• Support maintenance of desktop procedures to ensure current processes are accurately documented.
• Participate in special projects, analysis, and ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
• Responsible for validating system interfaces, troubleshooting consolidation issues, and managing system change requests to help facilitate resolutions on close and reporting related issues.
• Optimize system accounting functionality for streamlined international reporting and fully leverage Oracle intercompany modules and subledgers.
• Assist with driving process and reporting improvements and standardization efforts while maintaining a high level of accuracy.