Manager, Corporate Accounting

W. R. Grace & Co.•Columbia, MD

1d•$98,195 - $135,018•Onsite

About The Position

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.Grace is 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.