Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager

Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

To support our German Team we are currently looking for a

Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager (m/f/d)
for the GBA Region (Germany, Belgium, Austria, Netherlands)

The candidate will work closely with financial leads across the GBA and wider EMEA region. The successful candidate will provide a best-in-class reporting and compliance environment with a focus on continuous improvement, accuracy and integrity across financial and tax reporting.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
GBA Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Finance lead and key relationship holder for the year end audit, financial statement preparation and submission.
• Ownership of Balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation, as well as month end balance sheet reporting and variance analysis.
• Co-ordination of the GBA month and year end process, ensuring a timetable which supports local, regional and global deadlines.
• Lead on all statutory and governmental reporting requirements.
• Lead the GBA accounting environment, implementing and monitoring controls, accounting and reporting policy to ensure full compliance across both local GAAP and Group guidelines.

GBA Tax Reporting and Compliance

• Responsible for corporate income tax calculation, filings and financial accruals.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in line with OECD and local requirements.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of transfer pricing policies and cost allocation methodologies.
• Review monthly and annual VAT declarations for the GBA region.
• Monitor and report changes in tax legislation, contributing to the development and maintenance of internal tax policies and controls across both the shared service center and local teams.
• Manage and support tax audits, inquiries, and assessments across the GBA region.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in forecast and budgeting processes, with a focus on tax implications.
• Deliver training and information sessions to employees on relevant accounting and tax topics.
• Support the EMEA finance and tax teams to develop and execute regional policies, processes and system implementation
• Handling ad-hoc tax related requests.

Your Profile:

• University degree, preferably with a focus on taxes and accounting, e.g. business administration, finance, accounting and taxation, controlling, (business) law
• German Tax advisor certification is an advantage
• Minimum 5 Years working experience.
• Experience in tax regulations in Austria, Netherlands and Belgium is an asset.
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and project management skills are essential.
• Experience with a modern ERP System (especially Microsoft 365) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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