Accounting Manager - Quaker Houghton

Company Overview:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Corporate Accounting will work directly with the Regional Controller, US and Canada and be responsible for the general ledger accounting activities for the Company’s 10+ corporate holding companies. This position will be responsible for the oversight of a team of two and include training and development of the team. The role will also work closely with the Global Consolidations and Financial Reporting teams during the month-end close, consolidation and reporting processes under the direction of the Regional Controller. This role will be a key contact point person in cross departmental and global finance coordination efforts.

What will you do?

• Responsible for the monthly accounting closes relating to corporate entities working in a collaborative manner with members of the Financial Reporting and Consolidation teams.
• Responsible for monthly general ledger close activities of 10 plus corporate holding companies including JDE account maintenance and flux/trend analysis.
• Review accounting journal entries and monthly reconciliations as part of the corporate entity close to ensure completeness of data and accuracy of information.
• Oversight and coordination of quarterly intercompany license fee invoicing and annual management fee charge-outs in collaboration with Tax function.
• Cross functional assistance as needed with intercompany loans, intercompany dividends and legal entity rationalization coordination.
• Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of the corporate accounting department SOX compliance.
• Administrator of the Company’s global account reconciliation and close tracking software (Blackline) and responsible for day-to-day support for system users.
• Assist in ad-hoc request as needed in coordination with FP&A, Treasury and Tax functions.
• Expectation to propose and implement process efficiencies and improvements.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Combination of public accounting and corporate industry experience preferred.
• Direct experience with corporate accounting activities required.
• Extensive knowledge of SOX-404 and experience in the manufacturing or the chemicals industry is a plus.
• Experience in financial systems administration and maintenance a plus.
• The position requires the ability to understand problems, collect & summarize data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• The ability to offer creative ideas for improving business analysis is encouraged and expected.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-pace environment, prioritize projects and think analytically
• Advanced MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge of accounting systems such as JDE and Blackline preferred.

Education, Experience and Training:

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting; CPA required.

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:

7+ years of relevant work experience showing progression in areas of responsibilities. Previous supervisory experience required.

What's in it for you:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafeteria

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may emailOneHR@quakerhoughton.com.