Job Abstract

Guardant Health is looking for a International Accounting & Consolidations Senior Accountant 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.   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 be based in our Palo Alto office reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Controller & Treasurer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidating entries, and fluctuation analysis for all international subsidiaries.
• Run the system translation, elimination and consolidation processes including reconciling and eliminating intercompany balances.
• Support the monthly consolidation process including preparation of consolidated fluctuation analysis.
• 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.
• Assist with managing 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.
• Assist in the coordination 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.
• Help 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 maintenance of desktop procedures to ensure current processes are accurately documented.
• Participate in special projects, analysis, and ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
• Assist with troubleshooting consolidation issues, and managing system change requests to help facilitate resolutions on close and reporting related issues.
• Assist with optimizing 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.