W. R. Grace

Manager, Corporate Accounting

W. R. Grace$98K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 6+ years in public or multinational corporate accounting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience managing complex accounting processes
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures
  • Serve as primary contact for external auditors
  • Manage global pension accounting activities with actuaries and HR
  • Oversee annual ERISA benefit plan audits and financial statement preparation
  • Direct accounting activities related to insurance programs
  • Partner with stakeholders for monthly cost forecasts
  • Coordinate with Tax, Treasury, and regional teams for timely deliverables
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and present variance analysis to management
  • Research and implement U.S. GAAP guidance for complex transactions
  • Support special projects in corporate accounting

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
Full Job Description
Annual Wage Range: $98,195.20 - $135,018.40
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

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.

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
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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


Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

About W. R. Grace

W. R. Grace is a global specialty chemical company that produces and sells catalysts and silica-based materials. The company operates in two segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. Grace Catalysts Technologies provides catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. Grace Materials Technologies provides specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
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