Global GAAP Reporting Lead | Finance & Compliance

Mars; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Financial Reporting Lead to lead a team responsible for delivering high‑quality, on‑time global financial reporting and external reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The role supports quarterly and annual filings and 144A debt offerings, ensuring accurate reconciliation to management reporting. The candidate will oversee the reconciliation of GAAP to management reporting, expand non‑GAAP measures, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a smooth, year‑round audit

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in financial reporting and/or technical accounting in a large, multinational business.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred
• 5+ years of line management experience is preferred
• CPA certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality quarterly and annual external reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP to meet deadlines and commitments to the Board, Audit Committee, and external banks/investors.
• Understand the reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to management reporting, including enhanced reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
• Manage ad hoc and recurring projects and governance activities for the Financial Reporting Pillar within Corporate Controllership.
• Maintain and manage relationships with external auditors to deliver a high-quality year-round audit experience

Skills

12+ years of experience

Big 4 experience

Line management

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Mars is seeking a Financial Reporting Lead to lead a team responsible for delivering high‑quality, on‑time global financial reporting and external reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The role supports quarterly and annual filings and 144A debt offerings, ensuring accurate reconciliation to management reporting. The candidate will oversee the reconciliation of GAAP to management reporting, expand non‑GAAP measures, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a smooth, year‑round audit