Corporate Accounting Manager

The Planet Group; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Columbia, MD is seeking a Manager of Corporate Accounting to join the Controller team. This role reports to Senior Manager, Global Accounting & Reporting and will lead key corporate accounting processes and support financial reporting across a global organization.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, provide technical accounting expertise, and drive process improvements while ensuring accurate and timely accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing complex accounting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review a variety of quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures, including calculation and reconciliation of the statement of cash flows.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and manage quarterly review process.
• Manage global pension accounting activities in partnership with external actuaries, Human Resources, and regional finance teams.
• Oversee annual ERISA benefit plan audits and related financial statement preparation.
• Direct accounting activities related to insurance programs, including workers compensation and employee health & welfare plans.
• Partner with stakeholders to prepare monthly legacy cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with Tax, Treasury, and regional Controllership teams around the world to ensure alignment and timely deliverables.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and analytics to ensure completeness and accuracy, including presenting variance analysis to management on a quarterly basis.
• Research, interpret, and implement U.S. GAAP guidance for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Support special projects and other corporate accounting initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Corporate Accounting Manager

Direct Hire

Salary: $98-135k + bonus

4 days on site - Columbia Maryland

Must

• Big 10 accounting firm + large company experience
• 6+ years of total experience

Nice

• Big 4
• Manufacturing
• International experience
• SEC Reporting
• SAP
• History with process improvement & efficiency
• Financial systems transformation

Seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to join our Controller team in Columbia, MD. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Accounting & Reporting, this role will lead key corporate accounting processes and support financial reporting activities across a global organization. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, provide technical accounting expertise, and drive process improvements while ensuring accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review a variety of quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures, including calculation and reconciliation of the statement of cash flows.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and manage quarterly review process.
• Manage global pension accounting activities in partnership with external actuaries, Human Resources, and regional finance teams.
• Oversee annual ERISA benefit plan audits and related financial statement preparation.
• Direct accounting activities related to insurance programs, including workers compensation and employee health & welfare plans.
• Partner with stakeholders to prepare monthly legacy cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with Tax, Treasury, and regional Controllership teams around the world to ensure alignment and timely deliverables.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and analytics to ensure completeness and accuracy, including presenting variance analysis to management on a quarterly basis.
• Research, interpret, and implement U.S. GAAP guidance for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Support special projects and other corporate accounting initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing complex accounting processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license
• Experience with pension, insurance, or employee benefit accounting
• SAP and related reporting and planning tools
• Experience with Workiva financial reporting platform
• Track record of leading process improvement and automation initiatives
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and financial reporting tools