About the Role
The Accounting Specialist, Consolidations and External Reporting is responsible for supporting the Consolidations Manager in overseeing day-to-day global accounting operations over the external reporting group, including supporting monthly close activities, leading process improvements, and ensuring the integrity of financial results. This role reports directly to the Consolidations Manager and is based in Budapest, Hungary. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational accounting expertise, ERP proficiency, and strong analytical capability to support a growing, global manufacturing business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Close & Reporting
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Partner with FP&A and business teams to explain variances and operational drivers

Accounting Operations & Compliance
• Maintain adherence to GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies
• Support the external audit process with prepared-by-client (PBC) schedules and documentation
• Ensure accurate accounting across inventory, cost of goods sold, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany transactions

Process Improvement & Systems Enablement
• Support initiatives to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls
• Leverage ERP capabilities (e.g., SAP) to support automation and standardization
• Support accounting policy documentation and adoption of new standards as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Liaise with FP&A, Treasury, Procurement, Operations, and HR/Total Rewards
• Liaise with plant controllers to align financial processes across sites and regions
• Support corporate projects including carve-out, new legal entities, and future scalability initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 4-5 years of similar experience in corporate or public accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and financial close processes
• Proven ability to support operational accounting activities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong alignment with the company's core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity

Preferred Qualifications
• Progress toward CPA/ACCA certification is an advantage
• Experience in SAP
• Prior experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrials, or related industries
• Experience in close acceleration, audit readiness, or control framework improvements is an advantage