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, entertain 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 Team:
Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions, and increased accountability.

The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Commercial Finance & Accounting team in El Segundo, CA. You will play a critical role in supporting the financial management of Mattel’s largest divisions.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Perform general ledger close procedures in Oracle as part of the monthly/quarterly/annual close process. This includes the preparation of journal entries, primarily related to inventory, obsolescence, logistics and other areas.
• Partner with FP&A team to ensure that they understand the drivers of specific P&L variances during the close.
• Maintain standard costs in the Mattel inventory system to ensure integrity of inventory value/cost. This includes constant monitoring of standard cost variances and updating of inventory costs as necessary.
• Coordinate with various business groups including Closeout Sales team, Sales Finance, and Demand Planning for quarterly obsolescence review to support management business decision.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations related to sales, inventory, logistics & others.
• Leverage various systems such as Oracle, HFM, ISIS, AppXtender, Handler, etc. to provide continuous support and smooth operation.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate accounting policies and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• MBA or CPA license is a plus
• Minimum of 5+ years of work experience, preferably in a large global corporate accounting department
• Experience with Canada’s statutory requirements a plus
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Oracle a plus
• Solid understanding of financial accounting concepts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Communication skills in a geographically distributed and fast-paced environment
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail a must
• Self-starter with problem solver skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Strong relationship building skills

The annual base salary range for this position is between $82,000.00 and $123,000.00.
**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.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 Hybrid Work

We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled hybrid work, our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row 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.