Manager, Corporate Accounting at Airgas, Inc. in Radnor, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Description

 

Manager - Corporate Accounting

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products. We are in all 50 states, which is one reason why we're one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, Corporate Accounting, oversees the Airgas Corporate Accounting Group and works closely with Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Treasury, and other corporate departments.  This role will have direct responsibility for the corporate general ledger, including but not limited to the monthly corporate accounting close process, flow reporting for key balance sheet accounts,  monthly analytical review, cost center accounting, and communication of the financial results related to these Corporate activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate the corporate accounting close process and communicate the financial results related to these corporate activities across the Airgas organization.


• Own key corporate accounting areas such as cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany, and coordinate with business units as needed.


• Oversee preparation of periodic reconciliations and analysis for corporate general ledger and intercompany accounts.


• Partner with corporate department heads to develop, review, and publish cost center budgets and periodic reporting.


• Perform month end financial statement review and variance analysis vs. prior period and forecast.


• Ensure accounting activities are in accordance with company accounting policies and control framework.


• Implement and maintain new accounting policies and procedures related to corporate areas.


• Interact with external auditors to facilitate quarterly and year-end audit procedures.


• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning.


• Work with management to recommend and implement best practice solutions, which enhance the internal control environment and operational efficiency.


• Assist Financial Reporting team with periodic reporting activities for key areas of responsibility.


• Assist with special projects and other duties as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP; experience with IFRS is a plus


• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills 


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• Google Suite platform experience a plus


• ERP general ledger system experience; SAP preferred, but not required


• Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization


• Able to operate at a detailed level without losing sight of the big picture


• Action oriented; thrives in a dynamic environment; willing to take the initiative when the opportunity presents itself


• Analytical thinker, with a strong background in accounting processes and data flows


• Flexible/team player; comfortable changing directions mid-stream; understands the importance of achieving team objectives


• Ability to identify and implement process improvement and control enhancement opportunities.


• Understands the responsibility of handling sensitive, confidential information.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four year accounting degree from an accredited college or university


• Five to ten years of progressively responsible accounting experience


• Public accounting experience is a plus


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a plus

What's Next:

If you are excited about thriving in a collaborative and challenging work environment, then please apply with your resume. 

For further information about Airgas, please visit www.airgas.com

 

Qualifications

 

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability

 

 

Job

: Finance and Accounting 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Primary Location

: United States-Pennsylvania-Radnor-19087 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Job Posting

: Jan 17, 2021, 8:40:41 PM  Apply Now