Manager, Technical Accounting

Sonoco Products Company; Hartsville, Town of Cortlandt (SC, NY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled accounting professional to tackle complex financial issues and provide strategic guidance. This role offers significant visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to work with diverse teams in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in US GAAP, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage projects effectively. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and help shape the future of financial reporting within a global leader in packaging solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in accounting, including public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex transactions.
• Support external reporting ensuring compliance with accounting principles.

Skills

US GAAP Knowledge

Technical Accounting

Communication Skills

Project Management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

CPA License

Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Responsible to work across the business to identify, track, analyze and document complex accounting issues. The role will have significant visibility to senior leadership and will work alongside many senior members of the accounting, finance, and business teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex business transactions and prepare technical memorandums.
• Work closely with various business leaders to provide guidance on accounting transactions.
• Assist in reviewing the Company's written accounting policies and providing guidance throughout the organization on the application of such policies.
• Understand current changes to accounting standards, SEC guidance and PCAOB regulations.
• Perform impact analysis of new accounting pronouncements (as needed) and lead implementation efforts across the Company.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues on a timely basis with the Company's external auditors.
• Support the Company's external reporting function, ensuring that the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the US.
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests.
• Assist deal teams with pre and post deal-closure activities namely, evaluating accounting implications on various acquisition and disposition transactions pre-close; post deal-close, work with the Corporate Development team and external consultant on performing purchase price accounting exercise.
• Lead annual impairment analysis for all critical asset categories on the balance sheet i.e., goodwill, long-lived assets (PP&E, leases, intangibles), joint ventures, and other cost method investments.
• Organize enterprise-wide quarterly trainings on various topics as it relates to US GAAP, internal controls, and SEC matters.
• Perform other duties as needed.

This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC and close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC). Open to Hybrid

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• 6-8 years+ of experience, including at least 3-5 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of key technical accounting areas in US GAAP.
• Effective communication, planning and leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be able to adjust and work effectively in a dynamic, changing, and collaborative environment.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Accomplished multitasking skills.

Education Required:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting; licensed CPA

Experience:

6-8 years+, including at least 3-5 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $131,920 to $148,410, plus an annual target bonus of 12.5% of the base salary.

An incentive bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This incentive bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.