Financial Reporting Specialist

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Inc. seeks a Financial Reporting Analyst to support annual and quarterly SEC filings from its Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, MD.

The role reports to the Assistant Controller and requires strong accounting and financial analysis skills within a team responsible for external financial reporting. The candidate will coordinate with corporate controllers, auditors, and management, ensuring timely balance sheet reconciliations, SOX controls, and compliance with US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of professional financial/accounting experience required.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills with ability to meet monthly deadlines.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements; experience with XBRL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the annual report (10-K) and quarterly reports (10-Q) and other SEC filings.
• Maintain disclosures controls, perform financial analyses and create presentations for management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Develop monthly/quarterly financial reporting calendars and project plans.
• Manage data flow into SEC filing tools such as Workiva and review unusual transactions for proper recording.

Skills

Financial analysis

US GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

XBRL

Hyperion

Workiva

Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full‑time Financial Reporting Analyst. This new hire will work at Global Headquarters, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Financial Reporting Analyst will report to an Assistant Controller.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.

Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Position Overview

Assisting the preparation of the annual report (10K), quarterly reports (10Q’s) and other SEC filings, disclosure controls and procedures, preparing financial analyses and presentations for management and keeping current on new accounting standards issued by the various regulatory bodies with regard to their financial impact on the Company. Responsible for various accounting analysis for certain employee benefit related matters, financial statement preparation and audit coordination. Also, responsible for EDGAR filings and related Extensible Business Reporting Logic (XBRL) for McCormick.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all members of the Corporate Controller’s Team to prepare and deliver external financial reporting – including quarterly earnings release materials and required SEC filings (10K, 10Q, 8K, annual report, proxy filing, statutory and other misc other SEC filings)
• Assist in certain month‑end and quarter end close process activities and help in maintaining SOX controls for the financial reporting process including the performance of timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist Corporate Controllership in interfacing with others, including senior management, external auditors and consultants regarding accounting and financial reporting issues to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Assist in developing monthly and quarterly financial reporting calendars and project plans
• Work closely with all members of the Corporate Controller’s Team to prepare and deliver external financial reporting – including quarterly earnings release materials and required SEC filings (10K, 10Q, 8K, annual report, proxy filing, statutory and other misc other SEC filings)
• Serves as the primary resource in managing the flow of financial data into SEC filing tool, Workiva
• Participates in the review of new and unusual transactions to ensure that they are recorded in compliance with US GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA
• 3+ years of professional financial/accounting experience is required
• Good business sense, strong accounting and analytical skills, demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis and work independently with limited direction, excellent organization and time management skills with a focus on meeting strict monthly deadlines
• Familiarity with financial accounting standards and SEC accounting requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with all organizational levels
• Ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues
• Ability to work across functions and cultures
• Familiarity and knowledge of US GAAP and applicable disclosure requirements
• Microsoft Excel, XBRL and Hyperion experience/skills a plus
• Experience within the food industry a plus

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130‑year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.