Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Technical accounting resource for the global Constellation organization. Under general supervision, responsible for completing accounting activities related to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Responsibilities include accounting, reporting, reconciliations, research, analysis and maintenance of internal control framework. Works on project teams that are responsible for complex business transactions including acquisitions and divestitures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Analyze, create and post journal entries
* Perform general ledger account reconciliations
* Analyze and record complex accounting transactions
* Research accounting topics to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions as they arise
* Assist with implementation of accounting standards applicable to the organization
* Assist with the coordination and support of internal and external audits, as well as the preparation and review of statutory financial statements
* Support completion of external reporting and/or consolidated footnote disclosure reporting packages
* Provide technical accounting support for ongoing business activities, including conducting research, documenting processes, and forming conclusions in complex areas such as business combinations, divestures, equity method investments, etc.
* Support internal control environment through updating control narratives and process flow charts and assisting in the remediation of control issues identified
* Assist in review of business contracts to identify and document key accounting considerations
* Assist in reviewing forecast models and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support recurring and nonrecurring valuation work for goodwill, intangibles and other assets and liabilities
* Assist with coordination and compilation of data for additional reporting and analysis as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent required
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
* 3-4 years of experience in public accounting or relevant industry experience
* Proficiency with personal computers and associated word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software; experience with SAP S4/HANA & SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) a plus
* Excellent communication skills required (both verbal and written)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bilingual Spanish a plus

ADA PHYSICAL/MENTAL/WORKPLACE REQUIRMENTS

* Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
* Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
* Primary work environment is professional corporate office

Location

Victor, New York

Additional Locations

Chicago, Illinois

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Finance & Accounting

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).