Manager, Technical Accounting

Job Summary:

The Technical Accounting Manager is responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying complex accounting standards to ensure compliance with Accounting Policies and corporate policies. This role supports the organization by providing technical guidance on new transactions, accounting pronouncements, and policy updates. The manager will assist with external reporting and collaborate cross-functionally to assess accounting impacts of business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve complex technical accounting issues quickly & accurately, and document accounting positions in memorandums. Communicate technical findings/ solutions to management and participate in discussions with external auditors.
• Assist in the development and documentation of effective internal control design and management testing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the America region to provide accounting guidance and communicate complex accounting requests to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Proactively analyze new and proposed accounting standards, determine the impact on the America Region, and assist in the implementation of new accounting standards as required.
• Ensure compliance and standardization with Messer Group accounting policy manual in the America Region and support the Group in making updates when appropriate.
• Review significant customer and vendor agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support Group Finance in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Perform close activities and review balance sheet reconciliations over high-risk accounts.
• Assist in operationalizing any changes associated with new transactions; acquisitions and divestitures; and new and proposed accounting standards.
• Assist with communication and coordination related to accounting policy changes with the external Financial Auditors
• Ensure proper financial reporting accuracy required by any new reporting requirements or changes (for example ESG)
• Ensure accuracy of external financial reporting within the system of record (COGNOS) and data mapping effectively managed Merger and acquisition support
• Support the recurring US SGA FPA activities.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in an accounting advisory consulting practice, or industry experience in a technical accounting role.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex accounting issues effectively and efficiently.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and explain complex accounting topics to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Prior experience working with complex financial system, with SAP and Cognos experience preferred.
• Data driven, analytical approach to problem solving that leads to systemic improvements and lasting results.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a challenging, fast paced environment.
• Ability to impact and influence complex decision making and change management supporting any Accounting Policy implementation or change.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 4-6 years of industry or manufacturing experience in technical accounting roles
• CPA required
• IFRS experience required

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.