Corporate Accounting Manager - Global Reporting Lead

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

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.