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Corporate Accounting Manager
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An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$149,956 / year median in Maryland
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Corporate Accounting Manager at The Planet Group Corporate Accounting Manager at The Planet Group in Laurel, Maryland Posted in about 7 hours ago.
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full-time
Corporate Accounting Manager Direct Hire Hybrid:
4 days on site Columbia Maryland $98K-135k +bonus Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting] 6+ years of experience in public accounting Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting Experience managing complex accounting processes 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 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.