Accounting Manager

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We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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Your Role: Accounting Manager - Consolidations

This position will be a key contributor to the Elanco Corporate Accounting and Reporting (ECAR) team and will be responsible for various parts of the monthly corporate consolidations process, review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations, resolution of accounting issues with global affiliates, etc.

This role will also work with functions outside ECAR to ensure proper accounting for various transactions and will have external reporting responsibilities.

Lastly, this role will be responsible for various special projects.

Your Responsibilities:


* Assist global affiliates with resolution of accounting inquiries and issues


* Assist in ensuring compliance with Elanco Global Accounting Policies and Practices


* Own or assist with improvement projects as assigned by leadership


* Assist with process improvement and automation within corporate close functions and consolidation system


* Crosstrain with teammates to become the competent, primary backup for several key close processes

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 


* Required Experience: A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience


* Certifications: CPA or Chartered Accountant required


* Key Skills for Success: Ability to handle ambiguity; Self-starter 

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* Public accounting experience


* High competency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel


* Experience with SAP S4 HANA ERP or OneStream solutions for consolidations/reporting

Additional Information:


* Travel: Less than 10%


* Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment


* Flexibility during peak closing periods or to support special projects

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