Global Corporate Accounting Manager

W.R. Grace & Co.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace is 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.

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

Public accounting

Multinational accounting

US GAAP

Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Workiva

SAP

Job description

Grace is 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.