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Organization: Corporate Functions/Finance
Location: Chicago (Hybrid)
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song – all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at ~~~.
People in the Corporate Function contribute to the running of Accenture as a high- performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.
Finance professionals prepare and interpret financial plans and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations, including internal financial controls, to mitigate risk for the company. Finance professionals may also shape and execute client deals to maximize the use of Accenture’s capital and resources, manage cash and/or liaise with the investor community.
Job Description
- Assist with the forecasting of equity deferred tax asset and deductions at the local tax reporting group level for all Accenture legal entities, as well as first review of variances to prior forecasts. Calculate the excess tax benefit and model multiple excess tax benefit scenarios. Assist with the forecasting of US GAAP Revenues and Expenses (i.e. Income Before Tax) at the local tax reporting group level. Provides support on audit and ad hoc data request.
Key Responsibilities
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Works on the creation of the Equity Forecast models, which includes the calculations of the estimated excess tax benefit, temporary differences, deferred tax assets, forecasted deductions, and forecasted GAAP expense with respect to Accenture equity grants and deliveries (RSU & ESPP stock awards) including:
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Prepare monthly consolidated forecast models
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Calculate the estimated excess tax benefit
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Model multiple excess tax benefit scenarios based on various share price assumptions
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Calculate the estimated tax deductions related to equity for each Accenture tax jurisdiction
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Assist the Tax Operations team in the monitoring of tax rates and local jurisdiction deductibility rules
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Maintain documentation for all countries requiring additional statutory modeling
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Work with other finance groups (Shareholder Equity Accounting, Compensation Planning and Analysis, Strategic Planning and Analysis, Local and Corporate Controllership) on share plan transaction activity
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Works on the maintenance of the Equity modeling tool
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Confirm calculations performed by the tool are accurate and reports display desired outcome
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Work with the technical team to resolve any issues
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Assist with the creation of accurate forecasts of US GAAP Revenues and Expenses (i.e. Income Before Tax) at the local tax reporting group level.
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Assist with the preparation of legal entity Income before Tax Forecast
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Analyze variance and trend analysis to explain changes in forecast between cycles and fiscal years
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Collaborate with other Finance teams to validate reasonableness and explain variances
Basic Qualifications:
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English language required
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or Finance
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Minimum of 1 year of Accounting and/or Finance experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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Tax skills/experience not required
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
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SAP experience an advantage
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Working knowledge of business and finance fundamentals
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Strong US GAAP understanding
Professional Skills:
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Independent thinker and self-starter
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills
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Strong presentation and organizational skills
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Strong oral, written and interpersonal English language skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and different business cultures
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Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
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Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian
Compensation for roles at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.?As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and? information on benefits offered is here. (~~~) ??
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role
California: $49,788 – $120,600
Colorado: $49,788 – $104,200
New York City: $57,625 – $120,600
Washington: $53,015 – $111,000
COVID-19 update:
The safety and well-being of our candidates, our people and their families continues to be a top priority. Until travel restrictions change, interviews will continue to be conducted virtually.
Subject to applicable law, please be aware that Accenture requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Accenture will consider requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process.
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