Job Description

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at gradiant.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Consolidation Leader

to drive the end?to?end group consolidation process across a rapidly growing multinational. The role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate and US?GAAP compliant consolidated financial statements, bridging the gap between SAP S/4HANA (entity-level accounting) and SAP Group Reporting (GR), and leading intercompany elimination, process improvements, training and audit support.

Responsibilities

1. Consolidation & Reporting

Own and drive the

monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation

of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow for the group and its sub?consolidations, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Manage intercompany (I/C) eliminations, equity consolidation, profit?in?inventory eliminations, goodwill and non?controlling interest (NCI) calculations Prepare consolidated management and statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with US?GAAP and reconciling IFRS when necessary Perform balance sheet reviews, highlighting risk areas, mismatches or unusual movements for management.

2. SAP S/4HANA ? GR Integration

Act as the

process owner bridging the gap between S/4HANA (local entity reporting) and GR (group consolidation)

. Oversee

data mapping, upload, and validation

from S/4 to GR, ensuring balances align and intercompany data is clean. Lead troubleshooting of

mapping, master data, or trading partner issues

. Partner with IT/SAP COE to drive

automation, process enhancements, and system upgrades

.

3. Intercompany Reconciliation & KPI Management

Lead the

intercompany (IC) reconciliation process

across entities; coordinate confirmations and resolve mismatches before group?close deadlines. Oversee

IC elimination process

(AR/AP, loans, dividends, revenue/COGS), including unrealized profit in inventory (UPI) within GR. Collaborate with FP&A and Controllership teams to ensure accuracy of financial and non?financial KPI reporting and align internal/external reporting

4. Month-End Close Activities

Establish and manage a

close calendar

covering entity submissions, IC reconciliation, consolidation. Monitor

timely completion

of entity close activities in S/4 and escalate delays. Review

journal entries, reclassifications, and adjustments

impacting consolidation Partner with Controllers to

review unresolved mismatches

and approve manual consolidation entries where needed. Coordinate preparation of

consolidated management

and

statutory reporting packs

and support the preparation of external disclosures where required.

5. Governance & Continuous Improvement

Develop and enforce

standardized consolidation policies

across entities (cutoff rules, FX usage, IC processes). Strengthen

internal controls

around consolidation, IC, and balance sheet governance. Lead

process improvement projects

(automation, SAP ICR, advanced reporting tools). Act as a

subject matter expert (SME)

on SAP GR, training finance teams and supporting change management.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Build and mentor a high?performing consolidation team; provide coaching and career development. Partner with local finance teams, FP&A, Treasury, IT, tax and corporate leadership to align objectives and drive continuous improvement. Serve as the primary interface for external auditors; maintain documentation, perform technical accounting research and ensure timely responses to audit queries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA or equivalent preferred

10+ years

of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least

5 years in group consolidation & reporting

. Strong expertise

in US?GAAP (with IFRS exposure)

and

statutory consolidation

required. Advanced knowledge of

SAP S/4HANA (cloud version)

and

SAP Group Reporting (GR)

. Experience with

intercompany reconciliation tools

(SAP ICR, Blackline, or equivalent) is a strong plus. Prior experience in a

multinational / matrix organization

is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills with a focus on

problem solving and process improvement

. Strong leadership skills, including team management,

ability to work in a fast?paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.

Experience with

mergers and acquisitions integration

(purchase accounting, goodwill, NCI)

and onboarding new entities into consolidation systems is a strong plus. Excellent

communication and stakeholder management skills

(finance, IT, auditors, regional controllers).

Key Competencies

Technical Acumen:

Deep understanding of SAP consolidation modules, system integration, and data governance.

Leadership:

Ability to drive alignment across entities, influence without authority, and enforce deadlines.

Problem Solver:

Skilled at identifying root causes for mismatches and driving sustainable fixes.

Detail Orientation:

Strong focus on accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.

Change Agent:

Proactive in driving automation, efficiency, and best practices across finance processes.
Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED32,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

What is your salary expectations? What's your availability to join?
Work Location: In person