WR Grace & Co

Job Description

• Responsible for the full spectrum of controlling and accounting functions for a set of Grace legal entities in multiple countries. 
• Has ownership of the Trial Balance and statutory accounts for the assigned legal entities.
• Responsible for implementation and enforcement of internal controls.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable local legal, statutory, tax, corporate secretarial, and government regulations.
• Acts as backup to General Accounting function when required.
• Facilitates the implementation process of corporate policies.

Major Responsibilities

• Preparation and sign off the Financial Statements of Grace’s entities assigned (country-level, Legal & Management).
• Manage relationships with Grace’s headquarters, regional centers of expertise, global shared services center, service providers, and business leaders.
• Ensure compliance with all Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Manage the period-end close process for multiple entities (i.e., journal entries, reconciliations, compliance, fixed asset transactions, etc.)
• Maintain/implement strong internal controls and ensure the integrity of all financial and accounting transactions.
• Manage financial audits with external auditors and implement recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Complete and timely submit tax and other required governmental filings.
• Effectively partner with other Grace functions (i.e. Treasury, Tax, FP&A, A/P, A/R, HR).
• Manage relationships with outside consultants, tax service providers, and Corporate Secretaries.
• Other tasks as required by business needs.

Required Experience

• 10 years of progressive experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. 
• CPA or Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Experience working for U.S.-based public multinationals.

Preferred Competencies

• Manufacturing experience in the chemical industry.
• Big-4 experience in auditing.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills; able to see the big picture.
• Sound Microsoft Office skills, and SAP knowledge.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 14th month Pay
• Above-market Retirement Plan Design
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Established Performance Incentive Program
• HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
• Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
• Educational Assistance

Dignified Workplace Commitment: Grace is committed to providing a dignified and inclusive work environment for all employees and welcomes and encourages diversity. This means that all employees are entitled to be treated in a respectful, professional, and inclusive manner, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.