Senior Manager - Technical Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Learning & development support

Job summary

Mars (New) in McLean, VA seeks a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to join the Corporate Controller's group and partner with Mars business segments on technical accounting matters, policy, external reporting and special projects.

You will lead U.S. GAAP standard implementations, shape accounting policies, and deliver training for Segment Finance leads and CFOs while guiding strategic transactions like M&A, divestitures and financing arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of accounting and auditing experience including Big Four experience.
• U.S. CPA and accredited Bachelor's degree in Accounting (U.S. GAAP).
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial systems, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as a critical advisor for Mars by evaluating complex, non-routine transactions and communicating impacts to external reporting and management accounting teams.
• Lead enterprise-wide U.S. GAAP standard implementation efforts across Mars.
• Own and modernize internal accounting policies within the Finance Manual for global needs.
• Deliver training sessions and policy communications to Segment Finance leads and CFOs.
• Support M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic financing with upfront technical structuring and valuation guidance.
• Partner with External Reporting to drive a streamlined, high-quality year-end close.

Skills

Audit experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Financial systems

Policy development

Education

U.S. CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Description: As a Technical Accounting Senior Manager at Mars, you will be part of the Corporate Controller's group working with a team responsible for partnering with Mars business segments on technical accounting matters, investment accounting, accounting policy, external reporting and special projects.

What are we looking for? Ideally, you'll have around 10-12 years of experience in accounting and auditing including audit experience or advisory services with a Big Four accounting firm You'll also need to hold U.S. Licensed Certified Public Accountant / U.S. accredited Bachelor's degree in Accounting (U.S. GAAP) We want someone who is passionate around working for a large multinational company like Mars and enjoys delivering on complex work You'll also need a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial systems and controls Experience in a for-profit corporate controller's organization responsible for accounting policy and technical accounting analysis also preferred in addition to the required audit experience

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Be the Go-To Technical Accounting Partner: Act as a critical advisor for Mars by evaluating complex, non-routine transactions. You'll research, document, and clearly communicate accounting impacts across both external reporting and management accounting-collaborating directly with Business Unit and Segment finance teams, corporate leadership, consultants, and external auditors.
• Lead U.S. GAAP Standard Implementation: Proactively assess emerging accounting pronouncements and lead enterprise-wide implementation strategies to ensure seamless adoption across Mars.
• Shape & Modernize Accounting Policies: Own and enhance internal accounting policies within the global Finance Manual, adapting them to evolving business needs and regulatory requirements. You'll serve as the primary resource for Segment inquiries on both day-to-day and complex accounting matters.
• Drive Capability & Knowledge Sharing: Elevate financial acumen across the organization by designing and delivering engaging training sessions (e.g., global webcasts, workshops) and clear policy communications for Segment Finance leads and Business Unit CFOs.
• Support High-Impact Strategic Projects: Play a central role in corporate-initiated transactions, including M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic financing arrangements, providing upfront technical structuring and valuation guidance.
• Champion Year-End Close Excellence: Partner collaboratively with the External Reporting team during year-end financial close, driving efficiency to support a streamlined, high-quality, and faster close cycle.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Salary and Benefits

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 169,840.00 - USD 233,530.00.

• Including company bonus.
• Variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.
• The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™.

Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.