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Brown-Forman Lead Fixed Asset Accountant in Guadalajara, Mexico
Meaningful Work From Day One
This position will be responsible for the overall accuracy of the company’s fixed asset accounting and reporting. This position also compiles the company’s annual capital budget and monitors and communicates variances between actual, budgeted and projected capital spending. Assist with other corporate accounting functions and special projects as time permits.
What You Can Expect
Maintain and manage the company’s SAP Asset Accounting system. Ensure that capital expenditures, fixed asset additions, retirements, transfers, depreciation and any other activity are recorded in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Perform all fixed asset accounting transactions and period-end close activities. Assign SAP Internal Order numbers upon receipt of properly completed and approved Capital Appropriation Requests.
Accurately prepare the quarterly fixed asset and capitalized software roll-forward schedules. Monitor capital projects activity and spending levels, obtain status updates from project accountants/managers and identify/report any material over spending.
Compile the company’s annual capital budget, assist operating groups with the budgeting process, make recommendations, and prepare presentations for senior management.
Investigate and recommend ways to enhance the SAP Asset Accounting system and to establish it as a comprehensive single record of all the information related to fixed assets (e.g., physical location, property & income tax data, insurance data, class, insurance value, etc.).
Maintain the Fixed Assets Policies & Procedures Manual and ensure the company’s compliance with it. Lead annual company-wide fixed asset physical inventory process and work with asset custodians to continually improve the process.
Analyze fixed asset and software related G/L accounts and prepare accurate, timely reconciliations quarterly. Provide on-going service to internal customers. Includes recommending best practices, providing guidance, answering inquiries, and preparing various fixed asset-related reports requested by other departments.
Provide timely and accurate responses to questions and requests from both the internal and external auditors in connection with their audit procedures.
Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place and documented in compliance with SOX. Provide and implement recommendations for improvements to internal controls and policies.
Manage and participate on special projects as required (e.g., SAP implementations, upgrades and testing; tax initiatives, etc.).
Load JLL facilities management financial transactions to SAP and partner with them to ensure accurately reported.
What You Bring to the Table
6+ years of relevant work experience.
A demonstrated proficiency and understanding of GAAP and the ability to prepare accounting and financial analyses.
A demonstrated knowledge of best practices for fixed asset policies and procedures. Proactive in recommending positive changes in procedures and leads the agreed-upon change process.
A demonstrated understanding and proficiency of US Tax depreciation rules, methods and conventions.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of personnel.
Proven oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly discuss business issues and translate into financial implications and action plans.
Strong financial and analytical abilities with the ability to collect, analyze, and present results in a concise format.
The ability to work independently; the willingness and ability to organize, implement, and complete multiple tasks; can maintain accurate documentation and perform quality work with accuracy and attention to detail.
What Makes You Unique
In-depth experience with SAP Asset Accounting and Internal Order modules, including ability to determine and communicate necessary configuration changes to system programmers.
Lease Accounting experience with demonstrated understanding of ASC 842 requirements.
Experience in the beverage alcohol industry.
Who We Are
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Business Area: Global Finance
City: Guadalajara
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Country: MEX
Req ID: JR-00008506