ACCOUNTANT II

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone&aposs contributions and do what&aposs right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values

Position Overview

Key member of the financial reporting group responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis. The senior financial reporting analyst will assist in the preparation of financial statements, analysis, and reconciliations. A hybrid role that's key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the annual report (10K), quarterly reports (10Q's) and other SEC filings, disclosure controls and procedures, monthly close activities including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, preparing financial analyses and keeping current on new accounting standards issued by the various regulatory bodies about their financial impact on the Company. Responsible for various accounting analysis for certain employee benefit related matters, financial statement preparation and audit coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with all members of the Corporate Controller's Team to prepare and deliver external financial reporting – including quarterly earnings release materials and required SEC filings (10K, 10Q, 8K, annual report, proxy filing, statutory and other misc other SEC filings). Specific activities include preparing financial statements and footnotes including tie-out packages for the auditors, managing the overall status of auditor and stakeholder requests required to complete the filings, and ensuring documents are converted to SEC EDGAR format.
• Assist in certain month-end and quarter end close process activities including the preparation of journal entries and performance of timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Execute quarterly and annual SOX control activities for the financial reporting process.
• Assist with the compilation of financial statements for employee benefit plans and coordinate audit requests.
• Assist in the data management of the annual goodwill and brand impairment assessment including compilation of cash flow models and reconciliation of data between systems.
• Prepare data needed to support various governmental surveys related to economic and business data from the consumer goods industry.

Secondary Responsibilities

Assist with special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline Bachelor&aposs Degree in Accounting

Experience - functional / industry / commercial knowledge, business acumen 3+ years of professional accounting experience is required. Familiarity with financial accounting standards (US GAAP) and SEC reporting requirements required. Good business sense, strong accounting and analytical skills, and ability to perform financial analysis and work independently with limited direction. Excellent organization and time management skills with a focus on meeting strict monthly deadlines.

Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to identify judgmental areas and work with SEC Senior Manager to solve complex problems. Ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues. Ability to work across functions and cultures.

Other Skills and HPO Competencies Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience in financial reporting systems. Familiarity and knowledge of US GAAP and applicable disclosure requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline Master of Accountancy / MBA

Certification and / or Licenses CPA

Experience - functional / industry / commercial knowledge, business acumen Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Experience

Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence

Skills

Other Skills and HPO Competencies SAP, Hyperion, XBRL, Workiva

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Skills Required

Sap, Us Gaap, SEC Reporting, Hyperion, Xbrl, Microsoft Excel