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The Manager, Accounting and Reporting Financial Systems will serve as the primary contact for the Region business units who are internal customers of the NA Financial Shared Service Center (SSC) for accounting and reporting financial system master data, system maintenance control and support services. Major financial systems and applications include CT SAP EPR (FICO modules and related master data), Blackline, internal/external interfaces.

1. Act as a vital service lead for the Saint Gobain Region Business Units, and NA SSC financial communities overseeing the financial system ensuring consistent performance of the Region (ie: CertainTeed) financial system modules and all financial modules integration with General Ledger. Leverages system technical, business, and accounting knowledge to lead/support cross-functional teams in the design, development and maintenance of the financial accounting. Ensures integrity of interfaces into SAP. Controls annual system rolls for SAP FICO modules. Functional leadership over financial system upgrade implementations, acquisition integrations and divestitures working intimately with SG IT and outside experts. Ensuring internal control compliance for master data, user profiles and proper segregation of duties is complied with. Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving system failures affecting monthly financial closings and reporting.

2. The Manager leverages their deep system technical and financial accounting skills, participating and leading groups to create solutions meeting complex process challenges pertaining to financial accounting, reporting and maintenance requirements. Engage with the Financial Directors of the Business Units and SSC to ensure quality of financial system support services in line with established MSA and SOW. Ensures compliance with internal control requirements of the financial applications for all internal customers. Proactively seek opportunities to improve service delivery to their customers.

3. Provide financial system close support to ensure an accurate and timely monthly system close in accordance with the closing deadlines. Maintain system process closing schedules and keep current. Oversee accurate and timely closure of all SAP FICO solutions and ad hoc processed jobs, maintenance and execution of monthly allocations, internal order settlements, recurring entry execution jobs, and currency revaluation. Troubleshooting for Business units to resolve system issues during and outside of the close cycle.

4. Support the systematic compilation of monthly financial reporting for SAP, Magnitude and Statutory reporting requirements. Maintain hierarchical and GL account relationships of FICO. Oversee consolidation for statutory legal entity tax requirements. Provide analytical troubleshooting support. Provide analytical support to Business Units as requested.

5. System administrator support for Blackline for all GL accounts for all NA Businesses using Blackline. Maintain user access and Blackline settings. Provide Blackline training and support implementation of enhancements. Lead or support Blackline advancements.

6. Review internal controls, assess compliance, and remediate compliance gaps; improve accounting systems processes and related internal controls with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives. Review access controls and remediate non-compliant access situations including SOD. Lead for SSC in SAP Security Council. Support SAP journal extraction processes. Coordinate legal entity data extractions for S&U tax audits.

7. Provide intimate leadership and support with integration of newly acquired entities into SAP. Design and implement master data structures for new entities including integration with other SAP modules and external applications. Coordinate legacy system data conversions. Lead representative for SSC on new ERP implementations pertaining to GL and related master data.

+ BS Business Administration/Accounting and/or Financial Information Systems, Advanced Degree preferred. Professional certification (CPA, CMA, PMP) a plus.

+ Deep experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems required. SAP and S4 Hana experience preferred.

+ 10-15 years General Accounting and Financial Systems experience with emphasis on large integrated accounting and reporting system processes required.

+ Demonstrated system implementation and entity integration experience with financial data and modules

+ Familiarity with a complex international business is preferred.

+ Proven results with structured problem solving and continuous improvement, applying Process Excellence/Six Sigma are highly valued.

+ Strong knowledge of and demonstrated experience with tax accounting for fixed assets, Sales & Use tax, Federal & State income tax and related tax reporting requirements as it pertains to financial system configurations.

+ Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain business relationships outside of functional area

+ Demonstrated experience in business analysis, consulting, process engineering or solutions management or other related area

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

+ Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

+ LiveWell Wellness Program

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

+ 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

+ Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

+ Accident Insurance

+ Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Group Legal

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ Pet Insurance and Discounts

+ Back-up Child and Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

+ Volunteer Day