Why we will love you
IKEA North American Holdings is headquartered in Conshohocken PA generating annual revenue of over $6 Billion, Operating 68 Retail Units and 13 Distribution Units across the US. This position reports to the CFO.• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or a related field
• CPA Required
• 15+ years of progressive financial experience and 7+ years in a Sr. Finance Position, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior management.
• 10+ years progressive experience leading financial teams.
• Preferred experience working with a retailer that earns over $1 billion in sales per year, and with 100 locations.
• SAP experience preferred
JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
Salary Range: $172,127.00-$262,647.00 (based on IKEA compensation practices)
'Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.'
What you'll be doing day to day
• Lead and supervise accounting & reporting operations to ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely closings and Financial and Management reporting in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or International Financial Reporting Standards.• Accountable for variance analysis, reviewing and challenging reported actuals and forecasts and first level of commentary.
• Secure effective governance and supervise solid support for country management with insight in financial performance & position, liquidity, investment decisions and financial planning.
• Accountable for effective implementation of the internal control framework in the country financial operations and report on country and global level on effectiveness.
• Manage the relationship with the external auditor and enable an efficient and effective external audit process.
Secure close cooperation with Legal and Tax teams to ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements.
• Accountable for securing, setting up and maintaining the financial structures to follow-up cost and performance and support decision making in line with global frameworks.
• Contributes to global projects and local execution (as part of these projects) to simplifying, harmonizing and automating financial operations and reporting.
• Provide ongoing leadership in leading and delivering IKEA's financial transformational change, secure organizational readiness and anticipate/adapt the daily processes in a constantly changing retail environment.
• Recruit and develop professional & leadership skills to secure an efficient and lean organization with competent and high performing leaders and teams that embrace the diversity of co-workers and customers.
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills with ability to communicate complex financial issues in clear terms to non-financial personnel.
• Proven project management capabilities with the ability to plan, initiate, monitor and implement projects within a team.
• Strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, compliance (SOX, PCI, tax, etc.), treasury, and financial systems.
• Experience managing relationships with external auditors.
• Experience with financial system implementations and upgrades a plus
Together as a team
We see ourselves as influencers - we steer the IKEA business by finding the truth behind the figures. Together we secure compliance with local and international laws and reporting standards; we assure that accounting processes are efficient and that tax compliance meets business needs. We're a diverse group of people driven by providing reliable financial data to a wide variety of stakeholders. At the end of the day, that's one of the foundations to make IKEA even better!Apply now!
At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• IKEA Supplemental Retirement Accumulation Plan (SRAP)
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans
• A fun and inclusive work environment
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please be aware that this is a sensitive role. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment.
The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 172,127 USD to 262,647 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.