Job Description

Job Description
Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) is one of the world's largest, fastest-growing, and most dynamic companies. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. We have been globally recognized as one of the most innovative, sustainable, and rewarding companies in the world. Stanley Black and Deckers 2019 Revenue was 14B and our Global Tools & Storage division is responsible for $10B of SBD annual revenue. Global Tools and Storage is currently seeking a candidate for a Senior Accountant position in Towson, MD.

This position is responsible for managing controllership and commercial accounting activities for the Global Tools & Storage Division of Stanley Black & Decker.

Major Responsibilities:

* Facilitate monthly closeout by calculating and recording monthly journal entries surrounding P&L expense lines including items such as promotional programs offered to customers (i.e. Retail Sales Adjustments), Buybacks, Service Level Penalties, Other Sales Promotions, Top Line Pricing Adjustments, Markdowns, , Rebate, Co-Op Advertising, Cost of Sales Promotion,
* Review customer contracts and other business arrangements and determine appropriate accounting in conjunction with North America Retail Controller.
* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forwards. Track ending balances within accrual balance sheet accounts
* Validate and resolve customer deductions for pricing, markdowns, rebates, coop, and Service Level Penalties.
* Complete analysis to compare actual Retail Sales Adjustment deductions from customers to forecast performance of promos.
* Work with Sales, Marketing, Commercial Finance and customers to resolve disputes
* Complete quarterly balance sheet reserve analysis for key reserves, ensuring accruals updated for Quarter End reporting.
* Assist in calculating and communicating quarterly, semi-annual and annual rebate and co-op payments as necessary.
* Finance transformation/process improvement projects coordinate with various teams to work on special projects to improve business processes and improve internal controls with a focus on automation of manual work
* Other financial support as necessary.

Experience/Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required CPA or MBA is a plus
* Strong understanding or U.S. GAAP
* Minimum of 3 5 years experience in auditing, accounting, controllership and/or other financial roles
* Strong knowledge of MS Excel ability to handle large files with pivot tables, vlookup, sumif, etc.
* Ability to discuss matters effectively with non-financial associates at all levels of management
* Must demonstrate personal drive and willingness to accept responsibility
* Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills attention to details
* Ability to work independently
* Continuous improvement minded; experience with big data applications (e.g. Alteryx) highly preferred
* Results oriented
* Respect for people and ability to work and communicate with all levels in the organization

Core Success Skills:

* Willingness to embrace SBD Leadership Qualities
* Controllership mindset
* Proactive not reactive
* Acts as an involved business partner to Controller and other functional teams
* Demonstrates effective teamwork

Job Specific Competencies:

* Excellent communicator
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Able to interact with all functions and levels of employees
* Highly motivated
* Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment