Director - Technical Accounting

Requisition ID: 40193 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!  
At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.  

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.  

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.   

Crafted Highlights:   

In the role of Director - Technical Accounting working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the Controller team.  You will be responsible for leading the global organization in the evaluation, implementation, and compliance with U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting standards based on evolving business activities and new accounting standards. . Further, this role is responsible for providing financial support and owning monthly close processes related to functions such as Debt, Derivatives, Pensions, Share Based Compensation, Equity, among others including accounting research, resolving technical accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards, and reviewing complex contracts for accounting implications. This role collaborates with key stakeholders in these areas like Treasury, HR, Legal, providing valuable business direction founded in U.S. GAAP accounting principles.  This role is also accountable for the annual goodwill and indefinite lived intangible asset impairment testing process including collaboration with global stakeholders.  This role also contributes to the SEC reporting process by assisting in the preparation of regulatory filings (10-Qs, 10-K, Proxy statement). This position will have broad exposure to our global business including interaction with other Finance leaders and teams and various other departments.

This position reports to Vice President Global Controller.

What You’ll Be Brewing: 

• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for two direct reports.
• Business parter and trusted advisor to various business functions and Finance teams to identify, collaborate and account for significant or complex corporate and business unit activities and direct the evaluation, research and conclusion of the technical accounting requirements for the recognition and disclosure in compliance with US GAAP and SEC accounting rules and interpretations for each issue. 
• Formulating and ensuring the completeness of formal documentation of accounting positions and considerations, communicating current and on-going accounting and disclosure requirements, and question and issue resolution with ultimate alignment with external auditors. Accountable for the accounting of certain technical areas including debt, derivatives, pensions, goodwill and intangibles, and others.
• Evaluate and implement new accounting pronouncements.
• Lead quarterly accounting considerations meetings across the global business units and report summary of significant activity to the Disclosure Committee.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness for specific footnote disclosures for assigned areas for 10-Q/10-K preparation.
• Assist with the SEC reporting process, including preparation and review of disclosures throughout our 10-Q, 10-K, and annual Proxy Statement.
• Accountable for the annual goodwill/indefinite lived intangible asset impairment testing including collaboration with key stakeholders, completion of accounting research and documentation, liaison with valuation specialists, and coordination with external audit teams. 
  
  

Key Ingredients: 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting OR equivalent experience (4+ years) in the field of finance/accounting
• You have at least 10 years’ experience in public and/or corporate accounting
• Demonstrated strategic thought leadership and credibility in advising finance leadership in complex accounting matters.
• Exposure to public company (SEC-regulated) financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting research tools and strong research skills.
• Strong ability to analyze complex contracts and business arrangements to determine the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Proven ability to translate complex accounting considerations to business stakeholders in easily understandable manner.
• Knowledge of close process, reporting, controls and disclosure requirements for SEC registrants.
• Demonstrated technical skills including strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, strong communication skills (written and oral), ability to analyze financial statements and impacts, time management skills and ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.

• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome  
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments  
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow  
• You exhibit our core values

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office 
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities    
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are   
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, a retirement savings plan with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources 
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!   
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com. 
 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $149,400.00 - $196,100.00 (posting salary range) + 25% target short term incentive + $30,000 + 600 Non-Qualified Stock Options target long term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.