Accounting Manager – Pension & Benefits

Daimler Truck North America

Pensions & Benefits Manager overseeing accounting, reporting, and management of personnel costs at Daimler Truck North America. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships in Portland, OR.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,000 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting, pension administration, and employee benefits accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting and compliance. Proven leadership in managing teams and driving strategic initiatives in finance operations.

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AccountingPension AdministrationFinancial ReportingLeadership ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Investment Manager Due DiligenceReconciliationExpense ManagementRegulatory FilingsActuarial ServicesPayroll AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingData AnalysisComplex Accounting Entries

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness PartneringCoachingCommunicationTeam Development

Industry Keywords

Retirement TrustsEmployee BenefitsPension FundingFringe Rate SettingInternal ControlsAudit SupportTreasury OperationsFinance OperationsCustodian Bank CoordinationBenefit Vendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and facilitate Investment Committee and sub-committee meetings, activities, and agenda items
Partner with external advisors to drive & implement retirement trust investment strategy and ensure alignment with industry best practices
Perform investment manager due diligence
Coordinate with the custodian bank, including monitoring and rebalancing retirement trusts, and overseeing payment and wire processing
Oversee pension & retiree medical actuarial services, including rebalancing, expense, pension funding, and project-based activities
Coordinate plan benefit audits and regulatory filings for retirement plans and trusts
Partner with global pension, healthcare, and treasury employees on key benefit topics and recommendations
Management of payroll, fringe, pension, retiree medical, and expatriate accounting activities, including oversight of month-end close, review of key accounting entries and reconciliations, and resolution of complex accounting matters.
Lead, coach, and develop team members by providing clear direction, regular feedback, and support for professional growth.
Support internal and external auditors to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and adherence to internal procedures
Cross-functionally manage the fringe rate setting and review process in partnership with Controlling, OPT, and other business stakeholders
Oversight and approval of benefit vendor expenses
Ensure key investment, contribution, and GL reconciliations are completed and accurate
Evaluate the team’s key internal controls to ensure necessary controls are in place, documented, and tested in accordance with the Company’s internal requirements
Serve as a key business partner across accounting, controlling, finance operations, CPR, and OPT teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related field required.
8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, pension administration, employee benefits accounting, treasury, or finance operations.
3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting, investment management, finance, or benefits professionals or related experience.
Strong accounting and financial reporting background, including experience reviewing and approving complex accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
Experience with employee benefit, pension, payroll, or related accounting functions
Strong analytical, project management, and business partnering skills.