Global Corporate Accounting Manager

W. R. Grace; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Grace is seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to join our Controller team in Columbia, MD. This role leads key corporate accounting processes and supports financial reporting across a global organization, partnering with cross-functional teams and driving process improvements while ensuring accurate accounting and timely reporting.

The position requires 6+ years in public accounting or multinational corporate accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and advanced Excel skills, with preference

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.
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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

Public accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Workiva

Job description

Grace is seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to join our Controller team in Columbia, MD. This role leads key corporate accounting processes and supports financial reporting across a global organization, partnering with cross-functional teams and driving process improvements while ensuring accurate accounting and timely reporting.

The position requires 6+ years in public accounting or multinational corporate accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and advanced Excel skills, with preference