Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview

Key Controllership leadership role which owns the Global Consolidation process which requires leadership, coordination and informal influencing of senior Finance professionals in every region of the Globe. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of certain Corporate reports for Senior Finance Leadership (including CFO and VPs of IR, Corp FP&A, Corporate Controllership), Management Committee and other financial users. 

Responsible for summarizing certain Corporate Global financial results, analysis and KPIs to be reviewed with Senior Financial Leadership of McCormick.  Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Global corporate-wide reporting and consolidation system (HFM) including actuals, budgets, forecasts and related financial statements.  Responsible for consistent application of US GAAP including overseeing a number of complex technical accounting issues which range from currency translation, consolidation, income tax, derivative / hedge accounting principles, and joint venture accounting, amongst others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Global Consolidation process across all regions and segments including problem solving any consolidation or reporting issues with senior finance leaders in both Corporate functions and Regional teams. 
• Prepare, analyze and present certain Corporate Global Financial results and insights to Senior Leadership including summarizing significant data sets / analytics into the relevant level of detail for the various audiences receiving financial updates. Focus on generating actionable insights.
• Direct and oversee all activities related to the Hyperion Financial Management consolidation and reporting system and related controls (including budgets, forecasts, legal entity structures, financial restatement processes, management reporting requirements, amongst others).
• Support ad hoc projects and requests (IR, Tax, Treasury, Corporate FP&A, HR, Audit, others)
• Development of staff and a successful team through active coaching and management of goals & objectives, aligning individual and organizational development (balanced with business) needs, deploying resources effectively, identifies and plans development opportunities, executes talent review process, identify future talent and capability needs and prioritizes talent for leadership programs. 
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and analytics. Lead and coordinate initiatives that benefit both the Corporate functions and the regional partners.
• Oversee and coordinate accounting for complex accounting topics including oversight of derivatives, foreign exchange translation, intercompany eliminations and related processes, non-operating expenses and special charge accounting, joint venture accounting, amongst others.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Accounting
• CPA Preferred
• 10+ years finance experience with a minimum of 5+ years of senior level accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex accounting / finance processes and related analytics.
• Ability to influence and interact effectively with all levels and areas of the organization is required. Excellent communication skills.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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Base Salary: $ 100,870 - 176,480

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans