External Reporting Controller

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Overview

From analytics and reporting to accounting and treasury, UPS' Finance teams play a crucial role in managing our resources. Their expertise and strategic thinking guide us in our growth and help drive long-term success.

Full-Time
Atlanta, Georgia
Level Varies Based on Position

Job Description

Primary Location: 55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY NE, ATLANTA, Georgia - United States of America , 30328 Job ID: R24045555

Date posted 11/20/2024

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Job Description:

The External Reporting Controller is responsible for reviewing external financial reports before filing with federal regulatory agencies (e.g., Securities Exchange Commission, etc.). He/She conducts research on new accounting standards and determines the impact to the company and is responsible for complex accounting areas and transactions. This position supervises managers. This position will partner with UPS Sustainability to develop processes, internal controls and review external reporting under multiple sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. CSRD, GRI, etc.)

The incumbent demonstrates a strong knowledge of internal controls, UPS business processes and financial reporting. This position will draft technical position memos as well as reporting disclosures. This position will work cross functionally with various accounting and non-accounting departments to establish processes and controls in furtherance of sustainability reporting frameworks.

This role will be a part of the External Reporting group and will support quarterly and annual filings in sustainability and other financial reporting areas.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial statements and reporting as related to ESG

Monitor and provide updates on corporate and regulatory requirements.
Implement and improve ESG reporting internal control standards.
Support internal and external audits of sustainability reporting.
Support quality control of ESG data to enhance reporting and disclosures.
Ensure the company reports on all ESG related disclosures where necessary, acting as a thought leader on changes to the regulatory environment.
Support process, governance, and controls activities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders from across the organization.
Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting cycles including review of MD&A, footnotes, and other reporting materials, as needed.

Preferences

Works cross-functionally to execute proper accounting policies, procedures, and reporting.
Evaluates compliance to GAAP methods; applies accounting knowledge to complex or unusual contexts; establishes company accounting controls and procedures; anticipates and addresses the impact of new accounting practices.
Anticipates industry, financial and global trends impacting UPS and customers’ organizations; identifies strategic recommendations based on anticipated trends; uses detailed understanding of customers’ functions, structures, and business models to make supply chain recommendations.
Conducts research; designs standard research studies (i.e., descriptive) that collect information on the immediate business problem and related problems; develops standard research tools and materials designed to gather data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, etc.); integrates, interprets and summarizes information from various sources.
Responds to compliance problems and identifies appropriate actions; identifies people needed to resolve compliance problems and collaborates to develop corrective action plans; identifies programs that reduce risk and enhance safety; explains implications to changing laws and regulations.
Applies knowledge of creative facilitation techniques to encourage participation; encourages open communication and achieves consensus when necessary; identifies team conflicts and is able to provide feedback.
Provides input into future negotiation processes or strategies; wins concessions effectively.
Drafts specialized or technical documents; demonstrates appropriate use of visual elements (e.g. tables, graphs, diagrams, schematics, flowcharts, etc.)
Experience with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting.
Experience working with a Big Four Public Accounting Firm
Experience managing others master’s degree (or internationally comparable degree) in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) or be a current UPS employee with three years of UPS experience
Must have Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.

Additional Notes:

This job is a grade 40F.
The last day to apply for Internal Candidates is December 2nd, 2024
No relocation assistance offered.
Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to self-relocate.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.