McCormick & Company

Senior Director, Corporate Accounting – External Reporting

McCormick & Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hunt Valley • Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $166,360 - $299,450 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the external SEC reporting function including oversight of quarterly 10Q and annual 10K filing process.
  • Support other SEC filings including Proxy and 8-Ks.
  • Direct the preparation of SEC filing drafts and present to senior leadership oversight committees.
  • Oversee execution and management of quarterly external reporting key financial controls and assess disclosure risk of processes and transactions.
  • Ensure team stays current on new SEC guidance and disclosure requirements.
  • Monitor risks and exposure related to impairment, segment reporting, and non-GAAP disclosures.
  • Oversee accounting functions for high-risk areas including stock-based compensation, derivatives, employee benefit plans and intangible asset and goodwill impairment assessments.
  • Provide Finance oversight over US pension and SERP assets and liabilities (including pension assumptions) and certain other benefit plans.
  • Oversee compilation of employee benefit plan financial statements and annual audit process.
  • Manage relationships with valuation specialists.
  • Manage forecasting process for these accounting functions.
  • Partner with the business on significant transactions including acquisition and divestiture activity, financing arrangements, derivative and hedging activity, and equity transactions.
  • Lead the research and assessment of complex accounting issues and obtain alignment with the Controller and external auditors.
  • Oversee the evaluation of the impact of new accounting pronouncements and related implementation efforts.
  • Oversee ESG reporting function including the governance around voluntary reporting efforts.
  • Provide thought leadership on regulatory developments and ESG disclosure requirements.
  • Partner with the sustainability team on readiness efforts for new regulation across our various jurisdictions.
  • Assess resource needs as the regulatory environment evolves.
  • Provide leadership and oversee management and talent development of ESG and SEC reporting team.
  • Drive a process improvement culture across the team through innovation, automation and leveraging tools including artificial intelligence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • CPA required
  • 12 years + experience with US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting
  • Combination of public accounting experience auditing SEC companies and corporate accounting roles at publicly traded companies preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and SEC financial reporting regulations/requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of the design and operation of a system of internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
  • Strong background in assessing complex accounting issues and experience supporting acquisition transactions and purchase accounting valuation work
  • In-depth knowledge of matters impacting multi-national corporations, including currency translation and hedging, and intercompany eliminations preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact with senior leadership and present to governance functions and to work across functions and cultures
  • Ability to rapidly distill complex information and transform it into a concise and readily understandable message at all levels
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Excellent team/personal leadership skills
  • Must demonstrate organizational intelligence in identifying decision makers/influencers
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility and positive working relationships to effectively drive business objectives
  • Knowledge of SAP and HFM
  • Strong/concise written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
  • 401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
  • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
  • Tuition assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
US GAAP accountingSEC reportingfinancial controlsstock-based compensationderivativesemployee benefit plansimpairment assessmentsacquisition transactionspurchase accounting valuationinternal controls
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skillsorganizational intelligenceinfluence without authorityteam leadershipability to distill complex informationrelationship buildingpresentation skillscross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA