Staff Accountant - Tulsa

Are you a dedicated and accomplished accountant with a passion for precision in financial management? Your expertise is in demand!

We are in search of a seasoned and dynamic accountant to join our thriving event company. In this pivotal role, you will take the helm in orchestrating the monthly financial processes for our events and overheads, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. Additionally, you will assume the role of the North America lead for intercompany transactions and relationships, playing a critical part in our global financial operations.

Envision a position that presents a spectrum of challenges, providing an avenue for analytical problem-solving while fostering seamless collaboration across multiple departments and hierarchical levels. We are in pursuit of a proficient communicator equipped with exceptional organizational acumen, capable of both independent and cooperative work to promptly identify and rectify discrepancies. Your role will be integral in exercising sound judgment within the context of a fast-paced, global environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Spearhead the preparation and submission of the weekly North America cash flow forecast to our UK parent company, fostering a closely aligned partnership with our CFO, Controller, and Director of Forecasting for North America.

Oversee and execute all month-end accounting and reporting obligations, including the meticulous preparation of journal entries, comprehensive account reconciliations, and incisive financial analysis tailored to designated business segments.

Assume a pivotal role as the financial liaison bridging Clarion management and joint venture partners for assigned business units, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment of financial strategies.

Undertake the responsibility for global intercompany transactions impacting North America, encompassing the full spectrum from intercompany invoicing to intricate settlement processes in full compliance with prevailing accounting policies. Exhibit a mastery of synchronizing month-end balances, coupled with proactive collaboration with global and local treasury management teams.

Play a key role in supporting statutory audits, annual account filings, and other regulatory compliance obligations pertinent to the assigned business areas.

Leverage your expertise to meticulously review accounting processes, identifying avenues for optimization and championing initiatives to enhance procedural efficiency.

Embrace the opportunity to engage in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis, contributing to our trajectory of rapid growth with a strategic financial perspective.

If you are an adept financial professional who thrives amidst complex financial frameworks, we invite you to join us in shaping the financial landscape of our dynamic organization. Elevate your career in an environment that values your proficiency and commitment to excellence. Apply today to become an integral part of our financial ensemble, dedicated to orchestrating success on a global scale.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred
• 5 years accounting experience required
• Prior experience in a multinational, multi entity and multi-currency environment desired
• Very Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoys working independently, with autonomy to prioritize and multitask personal and team projects in a dynamic multinational environment
• Keen problem-solver with ability to apply analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Vlookups, sumifs, pivot tables, etc) with working knowledge of other Microsoft Office software products
• Strong sense of ownership and curiosity to learn new skills
• Results-driven individual with a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to demonstrate a strong knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS
• Workday ERP experience is preferred but not required

What's in it for me?

• Competitive base salary dependent upon experience
• Bonus based on challenging but achievable targets
• Hybrid position (2-3 days in Tulsa Office). 100% remote position considered for ideal candidate
• Generous PTO & Company-paid Holidays: this includes a day off for your birthday every year, and in 2022 our employees will receive the entire week of July 4th AND the entire last week of the year off.
• A full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, HSA (plus employer contrition), and FSA.
• Basic life, long-term disability & short-term disability are covered at 100%.
• 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Opportunity to travel across the country to attend our shows and meet people from a multitude of different industries.

Who is Clarion?

Clarion Events North America, which is the US division of Clarion Events UK, and backed by The Blackstone Group has become one of the fastest-growing event companies in the United States, with aggressive growth through both acquisition and launch. We excel in managing and producing trade and consumer events across the United States in 12 diverse sectors such as pop culture (anime), energy, technology, and fire and rescue.

What's it like working here?

We strive to provide a culture of transparency, support, and collaboration through clear communication of ideas, processes, and goals. From the top down, we promote:

• Work life balance - we are flexible with you to allow you to be at your best on the job
• Leading by example and taking full responsibility for ideas, actions and problem solving
• Ensuring our employees have all the necessary tools to effectively perform their job
• Constantly identifying training needs to grow and develop our employees
• Failing forward faster - try new things, fail & learn, repeat!

Equal Employment

Clarion Events provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarion Events complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.