Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting

Airgas • Radnor, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is Hiring for a Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting in Radnor, PA! We are looking for you ! Bachelor’s degree required Must be an Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) 8+ years experience Hybrid from Radnor, PA- 3 days in office The Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting is an essential position within the Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting team. This role is responsible for key accounting processes, providing support to the Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina, coordinating financial reporting packages to global corporate headquarters in Paris, France, conducting technical accounting research, and managing various ad hoc projects. The Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting serves as a central liaison for all subsidiaries on accounting matters, collaborating with stakeholders such as the Corporate Controller, Director of Financial Control, CFO, external/internal auditors, Business Unit Management, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development, and Legal. Please note that this is a hybrid position, based at the Airgas Corporate Headquarters in Radnor, PA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business from an accredited college or university required.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 8+ of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting and/or financial accounting experience required.
• Detailed knowledge and strong understanding of IFRS is required.
• Proven ability to conduct technical accounting research and apply standards to practical business situations.
• Ability to lead, direct, and mentor a team of accounting staff including those in the BSC, fostering professional growth and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface and collaborate with various internal/external stakeholders .
• Strong client service mindset and proven ability to work with management to strengthen the internal control environment and drive operational efficiencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demands in a rapidly-changing environment and navigate within a complex matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a plus
• Public accounting experience is a plus and/or exposure to medium-to-large multi-national companies is a plus.
• Proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) required; SAP& BPC experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, Google Suite platform experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete month-end closing process, including the review and approval of complex journal entries and accruals such as: Hedge accounting, IFRS 16, Deferred Compensation, Business insurance, Key accounting provisions and reserves.
• Direct the accurate and timely execution of the financial and statistical close processes in collaboration with the BSC, ensuring comprehensive general ledger account reconciliation and analysis.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of financial reporting packages for global corporate headquarters, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to the accounting staff to foster professional development and team proficiency.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement best practice solutions that strengthen the internal control environment and drive operational efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees