Description Kenvue is currently recruiting for: Lease Accounting Team Lead Who We Are At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care.Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S and BAND-AID that you already know and love.Science is our passion; care is our talent.Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers.With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day.We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you!Join us in shaping our future-and yours.For more information, click here .Job Description: Kenvue is recruiting for a Lease Accounting Team Lead for its Finance Operations team.As a member of our Finance Operations team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals worldwide.This network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career at Kenvue.Within Kenvue's Finance Operations team, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion.Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience.This role is part of Finance Operations with the successful candidate being a valuable contributor to the Lease Accounting team.The Analyst is responsible for supporting Kenvue's Lease Accounting processes in compliance with company policy and applicable regulatory requirements.What You Will Do Key Responsibilities Process responsibilities: • Support all activities related to Lease Accounting including initial lease assessments, disposals, transfers, as well as supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.• Monitor and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).• Support ongoing improvements and automation projects within the accounting team.• Remain current with industry trends, changes in accounting rulings, and latest technologies to ensure the team is evolving as per industry standards.• Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements • Accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope • Deep expertise, fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas • Generate ideas, foster, and implement continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities • Execute global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy • If assigned the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) then candidates will be responsible to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach • Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items • Influence and Execute process improvements, generating ideas and implementing them in line with global standards Compliance: • Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities • Understand, adhere to, and execute worldwide policies and procedures.Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions to remediate / prevent breach • Ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve "adequate" internal and external audit ratings Leadership and People Management • Recruit , onboarding, and training of new joiners • On the job training for new team members / BPO partners • Lead Accounting team of 1-2 members What We Are Looking For Required Qualifications • At least 4 years of professional experience is required • At least 1 year of Management / Supervisory experience is required • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels • Strong Analytical Skills • Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies • Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation or BPO • Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a large multi-state company • Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach • Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines • Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge • Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office in particular Excel What's In It For You • Competitive Benefit Package • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Flexible Ways of Working & More!• Learning & Development Opportunities • Employee Resource Groups • This list could vary based on location/region Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
