Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

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.

About the role

We are looking to hire a Sr Manager, Financial Reporting in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role reports to the Director of SEC and ESG Reporting, has one direct report, and will oversee various workstreams by staff across the entire team. The Senior Manager of Financial Reporting is responsible for leading the preparation and review of external reporting for McCormick including the annual report (10K), quarterly reports (10Q’s) and other SEC filings, as well as coordinating the review of the related annual, quarterly, and periodic investor relations materials. This position is also responsible for disclosure controls and procedures, the preparation of financial analyses and presentations for senior management, and keeping current on new accounting standards issued by the various regulatory bodies and their financial impact on the Company. This role has certain corporate close responsibilities and will help evaluate and lead improvement opportunities in our monthly close process and be responsible for the evaluation of complex accounting matters. This role has exposure to the global finance organization and will have opportunities to present results to Senior Finance leadership including the VP and Controller and VP of IR.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate, compile, and analyze SEC filings and related matters including financial statement, footnote preparation, MD&A, and related disclosure controls and procedures.
• Establish timetables and responsibilities, monitor progress, coordinate internal review, and prepare and review various supporting information.
• Coordinate with the Company’s external auditors on their audits, quarterly reviews, and SEC filings.
• Coordinate review of investor relations material including quarterly and annual earnings release materials and periodic investor presentations.
• Lead and support ad hoc projects and requests (IR, Tax, Treasury, Corporate FP&A, HR, Audit, and others).
• Research and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues, including drafting accounting position papers and performing related analysis to determine financial impact.
• Serve as a liaison with business units on various accounting matters.
• Coordinate and evaluate the adoption of new accounting standards on a global basis, including coordination with our independent auditors. Monitor ongoing compliance, document, and publish policies and procedures related to the standards.
• Oversee close process for stock-based compensation and employee benefit plans.
• Provide support related to Controls and compliance with focus on the following:
  • Ownership of internal control certification processes (SOX) related to this role, including supporting ongoing control standardization and simplification opportunities.
  • Support development of local policies & procedures aiming at internal control improvement as needed.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and analytics.
• Lead and coordinate initiatives that benefit both the corporate functions and the regional partners.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 8+ years accounting/finance experience
• Demonstrated ability to support and analyze complex accounting/finance processes
• Experience with SEC filings
• Public accounting experience auditing SEC entities
• Experience supporting acquisition accounting
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP and Hyperion experience/skills a plus

Skills

• Interpersonal skills: leadership, interactions, communication, influence
• Ability to influence and interact effectively with all levels and areas of the organization
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

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
• 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

Hybrid (50/50) capacity