Sr Financial Associate - Trade Finance

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 fans, entertain audiences 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: 

Mattel is currently seeking a full-time Sr Financial Associate for the US Sales Finance team in El Segundo, CA. This role is a key member of the customer business team, demonstrating ownership of the business as well as managing all financial aspects of Mattel’s relationship with the nation’s largest retailers. The position reports into a Sr. Manager, Sales Finance.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Process and manage customer deductions by validating claims and ensuring proof of performance is sufficient
• Research audit claims for validity
• Ensure customer deduction issues are reconciled and solved timely
• Work closely with the Sales team to coordinate support on deductions and resolve customer issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with top customers and effectively communicate with them to resolve any discrepancies or disputes.
• Work cross functionally with Sales Directors, FP&A, Accounting, Controller’s office, and Marketing
• Work to reduce aged AR and ensure timely repayments from customers.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain accurate records for internal and external auditors
• Maintain the Trade Promotion Management system to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of promotions and deductions.
• Process the year-end accrual and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate financial statements

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS (Finance/Accounting preferred) or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years work experience, preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods company & commercial experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel proficiency a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• High degree of initiative, drive, confidence, and resilience – ability to develop the team against a multi-year agenda
• Flexible and teamwork oriented

The base hourly rate for this position is between $43.46 and $50.00 per hour 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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