Manager, Corporate Accounting

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) 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.Job DescriptionGrace 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.ResponsibilitiesPrepare 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 QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting6+ years of experience in public accounting and/or a multinational corporate accounting environmentStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reportingExperience managing complex accounting processesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applicationsDemonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functionsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment#LI -TC1 Preferred QualificationsCPA licenseExperience with pension, insurance, or employee benefit accountingSAP and related reporting and planning toolsExperience with Workiva financial reporting platformTrack record of leading process improvement and automation initiativesFamiliarity with AI-enabled productivity and financial reporting toolsBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityGrace Wellness ProgramFlexible WorkplaceRetirement Plans 401(k) Company Match Paid Vacation and HolidaysParental Leave (salaried only)Tuition ReimbursementCompany Donation Match ProgramGrace 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.