Nestle

Senior External Reporting Manager

Nestle
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP financial reporting, corporate consolidations, and technical accounting guidance while leading process improvements and digital transformation initiatives. Proven ability to mentor finance teams and drive operational effectiveness through analytics and automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
U.S. GAAP Financial StatementsCorporate ReportingCPA CertificationProcess ImprovementPeople Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead preparation, review, and publication of U.S. GAAP financial statements
  • Coordinate end-to-end external audit activities
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting submissions
  • Evaluate complex and material transactions under U.S. GAAP and document accounting conclusions
  • Assess new accounting standards and reporting requirements
  • Provide technical accounting guidance to Operations, Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Supply Chain teams
  • Evaluate and approve restructuring activities, impairments, acquisitions, divestitures, pension benefits, hedge accounting, and other significant transactions
  • Lead audit planning and completion of half-year and year-end audits
  • Implement reporting systems and enhance reporting processes, controls, and operational effectiveness
  • Lead process improvement, automation, and finance digital transformation initiatives using analytics, dashboards, and RPA
  • Guide teams through business transformation, process simplification, and digital innovation
  • Coach, mentor, and develop the finance team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification required
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate reporting, FP&A, public accounting, or a related finance discipline
  • Experience with corporate reporting, IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and documentation
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of corporate consolidations, financial reporting systems, employee benefits accounting, internal controls, and U.S. and international tax considerations
  • Exposure to global finance operations, foreign entities, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency
  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
  • Experience driving process improvement and automation using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, RPA, and other digital reporting tools
  • Strong understanding of data integration, governance, master data management, and data visualization
  • Proven ability to lead in a transformational environment
  • Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Broad range of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
  • Dynamic career paths and professional development
  • Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations during recruitment

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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingTechnical Accounting ResearchCorporate ConsolidationsEmployee Benefits AccountingInternal ControlsData IntegrationMaster Data ManagementDocumentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Soft Skills
CoachingMentoringTeam DevelopmentLeadershipCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelPower BIAlteryxRPADigital Reporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPABachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance
Industry Keywords
Corporate ReportingFP&APublic AccountingForeign CurrencyIntercompany TransactionsGlobal Finance OperationsFinancial Reporting SystemsU.S. and International Tax ConsiderationsBusiness TransformationDigital Innovation