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Your role at Clorox:

We're looking for a superstar Accounting & Controls Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial integrity of Clorox ANZ!

In this role, you’ll be the steady hand guiding financial operations - turning complex activity into clear insights and reliable outcomes. You’ll champion process excellence and look to strengthen the way we work across the business.

This role manages a team of two, partners closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, and operates in a flexible hybrid model based in Auckland.

In this role, you will:

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and sign off on monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy across technical accounting areas, accruals, balance sheet reviews, GL reconciliations, and internal/external reporting under US GAAP.
• Manage annual internal and external audits, including preparation of statutory financial statements and key audit deliverables.
• Act as the technical accounting expert for US GAAP—perform research, maintain policies, and assess the impact of emerging accounting standards.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen and maintain internal controls across R2R, P2P, and O2C processes, including quarterly trade spend accrual reviews and remediation of control gaps.
• Oversee documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial controls, partnering closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Lead the SOX compliance program for the ANZ PMUs and drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage GST, FBT, and Corporate Income Tax compliance in collaboration with external tax advisors.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to statutory and operational requirements.

Leadership, Projects & Operational Support

• Lead, coach, and develop two direct reports, fostering capability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Drive finance process improvement, automation, and systems projects.
• Provide operational support including partnership with HR on payroll and employee benefits processes.

What we look for:

To be successful in this role you should have:

• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong background in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit management.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Proven experience leading month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Solid understanding of SOX principles and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in a global multinational FMCG environment is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical accounting capability with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; proficiency in Netsuite is an advantage.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and articulate them to non‑finance partners.
• Strong communication, influencing, planning, and organisational skills.
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and solutions‑oriented, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels.

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days work from home

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.