Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.


Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.


Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?


WHAT TO EXPECT


Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing and supervising the preparation of Gates' quarterly and annual SEC filings and other external reports to provide accurate and insightful financial information to investors, analysts, shareholders, and other stakeholders.

• Guiding the consolidation process and analyzing monthly financial results from reporting entities globally to understand or correct submitted data to ensure completeness and integrity of the data in the consolidation system; solving complex and unique account problems and providing accounting expertise to the global finance organization.
• Reviewing the accuracy and consistency of consolidated financial information in external presentations; acting as a key liaison for the external auditors during their quarterly reviews and annual audits.

• Providing technical accounting and financial insights to support strategic decisions and corporate transactions/initiatives, including collaborating with our finance and business partners such as Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Sustainability, and Commercial Finance teams, etc.
• Contributing to drive the centralization and standardization of global financial reporting policies, which will include working with financial leaders and subsidiary controllers within the company to establish accounting close processes that foster efficient reporting in both US GAAP and IFRS. Support system transition or configuration efforts required to improve the efficiency of the company-wide reporting process.
• Identifying improvements to the current accounting infrastructure to streamline the delivery of accurate financial information.
• Maintaining Gates' global accounting policies and being the technical lead for monitoring and researching new accounting pronouncements (US GAAP and IFRS) and developments relevant to Gates; addressing technical accounting queries from our reporting entities globally, as well as from corporate function leaders.
• Responsibility for reviewing and approving regional lease or revenue contract submissions in accordance with GAAP and corporate requirements.
• Maintaining a rigorous internal control environment and owning several key control activities.
• Assisting with ad-hoc information requests, analysis, and cross-functional projects.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting.
• 8+ years of progressive financial accounting experience in a public accounting firm or accounting department of a publicly traded company with exposure to technical accounting research, SEC reporting, internal controls, consolidation, and international operations.
• Professional certification such as CPA (or equivalent), preferred.
• Be a role model for the company's values and demonstrate the highest professional integrity and ethical qualities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new systems and proactively lead process improvements; experience with system transformation is a plus.
• Strong team player, able to proactively step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross-training of all functions; builds collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, coaching and professional skills including ability to interact effectively with senior management as well as less experienced team members.
• Quick learner, with strong capacity to multi-task; results-oriented, able to meet deadlines under structured timelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments and related reporting requirements.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite; experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and/or WDesk preferable but not essential.

• Excited to work in the office with great teammates.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $138,000 - $160,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY GATES?