Manager, Corporate Accounting

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Job Summary

The Manager of Corporate Accounting will be responsible to manage the accurate and timely reporting of Rentokil-Terminix’s North American corporate departments. Responsible for determining
accrual estimates and accurate financial reporting for corporate depts, including marketing, HR, Tax, Legal, FP&A, Transaction Services, Accounting and Call Center costs.

The Manager of Corporate Accounting will oversee a team of accounting professionals to support an accurate and efficient close for Corporate Departments and be involved in significant and judgemental areas of Rentokil-Terminix (“RTX”).

Key Performance Indicators

● Accurate and timely completion of financial information for corporate departments
● Successfully partner with corporate teams to analyze costs, estimate cost accruals, investigate variances and identify trends to increase accuracy in accruals, budgeting and forecasting results.
● Ensure controls are operating effectively and work with Internal and External auditors for supporting Integrated Audit

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Manager of Corporate Accounting will oversee a team of accounting professionals to support the following:
● Manage the accounting and reporting for RTX’s corporate departments to accurately record
financial transactions.
● Responsible for analyzing corporate cost data, identifying cost components, and developing cost
trend analysis to improve reporting and methods of ensuring proper corporate cost accruals.
● Complete variance analysis of actual vs budget and forecast results, and summarize cost
variance explanations to help drive improved performance in forecasting and cost recognition.
● Manage assigned controls and ensure controls are in compliance with company policy with a
focus on a risk-based approach
● Work closely with team to identify process improvements and policies through automation and
consistency to increase transparency and reliability of Rentokil-Terminix’s reporting process
● Direct and manage to accurately record various intercompany transactions between multiple
Rentokil affiliates, and confirm intercompany balances are accurate and complete. Responsible
for completing the intercompany payment process. Responsible to lead and manage the Group
intercompany billing process for rebilling company costs
● Lead a team of accounting professionals to complete an accurate and efficient close for
corporate departments. Completes the review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis to ensure accurate reporting
● Responsible for managing the recording and reporting of unclaimed property amounts to Tax for
customers, payroll and accounts payable unclaimed balances held.

● Manages the recognition of debt and equity accounting transactions, including Group Loans, to
ensure accurate and timely reporting.
● Provide detailed analysis and insight to accounting leadership and various functions to support
growth initiatives in the business
● Act as key liaison to coordinate and complete work requested by external and internal audit
teams. Work with internal and external auditors in conjunction with the annual audit to provide accurate and timely information.
● Applies significant judgement to develop cost estimates and liability accruals.
● Partner with FP&A to ensure accurate reporting of results for Corporate Departments
● Communicate any material change to the forecast/budget as soon as known
● Meet regularly with corporate teams to discuss significant matters such as outstanding projects
and future initiatives.
● Work with FP&A business partners for development of accurate forecast and analysis
● Develop, manage, and coach staff members
● Identify & implement areas of efficiency, automation and acceleration for close process
● Review account reconciliations and prepare detailed fluctuation analysis for accounting
leadership
● Provide guidance and recommendations of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with
federal/state/provincial law and company business philosophy
● Oversees the security and integrity of Rentokil-Terminix’s financial information
● Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

● Specialized focus for Insurance Accounting and Termite claims provision accounting

CANDIDATE SUMMARY
Required Experience

● >6 years of accounting experience in progressive financial leadership
● Experience working with a large team and oversight of team members
● Experience with multi-unit organization

Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics

● Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
● Demonstrates strong leadership and effective communication skills.
● Works independently to implement process improvements, strengthen internal controls and increase efficiency.
● Resourceful to assess, analyze and implement solutions with minimal oversight.
● Demonstrates ability to motivate, coach and develop personnel to promote their skills and accounting knowledge.
● Maintains strong working relationships with leaders and acts as a partner on all financial related
decisions.
● Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Formal Education, Qualifications or Training

● Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent relevant experience - Required
● Current CPA credentials or equivalent is preferred

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

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Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career

• Training and development programs available

• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions 

 
Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days

• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
 

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