Corporate Accounting Manager Direct Hire Salary :

$98-135k + bonus 4 days on site -

Columbia Maryland Must:

Big 10 accounting firm + large company experience 6+ years of total experience

Nice:

Big 4 Manufacturing International experience SEC Reporting SAP History with process improvement & efficiency Financial systems transformation Corporate Accounting Manager 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. 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. Required 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 Preferred Qualifications CPA license Experience with pension, insurance, or employee benefit accounting SAP and related reporting and planning tools Experience with Workiva financial reporting platform Track record of leading process improvement and automation initiatives Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and financial reporting tools #LI-DA1 #AFHR #AFHRI