Financial Analyst / Accountant

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 
The position of Financial Analyst/ Accountant, Global DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) is a key member of the North America Accounting team. They will work closely with DTC commercial stakeholders and liaise with F,P&A and Pricing/Promotion Finance teams, as well as other parts of the Finance organization at Mattel. The role will report to the DTC Accounting Manager, North America Commercial Finance. Although the focus of the role will be North America, there will also be a component of Global DTC center of excellence (COE) which will help in the establishment and maintenance of global standards for our DTC business.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Responsibilities include month and quarter end close; reviewing management reports; preparing and posting journal entries; reconciling key balance sheet accounts and analyzing the actual business performance. The accuracy of the books, plus adherence to controls (including MCS and SOX standards) is a key part of the role. Some input is also provided to support forecasts for the DTC commercial group.

The role will be responsible for:

• Month End Close – In partnership with the FP&A team, responsible for the overall management reporting and variance analysis. Review and presentation of key financial metrics and reports across wider DTC commercial organization
• Responsible for the Overall Control Environment, ensuring that processes for financial governance are adhered to for MCS (Minimum Control Standards) and SOX Controls
• Support for Forecasts (AOP and in-year re-forecasts) and general liaison – Collaborate with key stakeholders on financial forecasting and be the go-to-person for day to day business finance questions
• Contribute to Global Standards and Practices for our DTC business as part of the DTC COE

DTC is an area of strategic importance for Mattel, with the revenue under scope over $100M, with rapid growth expectations.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• 3+ years experience in Accounting role(s); experience in practice and active CPA, or working to achieve CPA would be beneficial
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting, experience of DTC or consumer packaged goods business an advantage
• Attention to detail and accurate standards of work
• Excellent communication & presentation skills; ability to liaise with people at all levels
• Experience of dealing with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Ability to collaborate, lead/facilitate meetings and develop/maintain relationships across the organization to enable effective completion of business objectives
• Hands on approach to problem-solving, able to work on own initiative
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
• HFM/ HPT / Oracle experience a plus
• Advanced MS Office Excel skills

The annual base salary range for this position is between $88,000.00 - $107,000.00.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. 

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