Senior Manager - Technical Accounting

LOCATION:

Mclean, VA, US

JOB CATEGORY: Finance

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About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting - McLean, VA

As a Technical Accounting Senior Manager at Mars, you will be part of the Corporate Controller's group working with a team responsible for partnering with Mars business segments on technical accounting matters, investment accounting, accounting policy, external reporting and special projects. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner, identifying and delivering appropriate recommendations and continuous improvements based on technical experience.

What are we looking for?

• Ideally you'll have around 10-12 years of experience in accounting and auditing including audit experience with an international Big Four accounting firm
• You'll also need to hold U.S. Licensed Certified Public Accountant / U.S. accredited Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (U.S. GAAP)
• We want someone who is passionate around working for a large multinational company like Mars and enjoys delivering on complex work
• You'll also need a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial systems and controls
• Experience in a for-profit corporate controller’s organization responsible for accounting policy and technical accounting analysis also preferred in addition to the required audit experience

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Varied accounting responsibilities - Technical accounting, external reporting and special projects providing the opportunity to interact with Business Unit associates, corporate finance associates, consultants and external auditors.
• Applying your demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including accounting for revenue, derivative and hedge, foreign currency, and intercompany just to name a few
• Implementing solutions for accounting issues relevant to global companies like Mars
• Understanding new accounting literature, evaluating implications to the business, and working to applying the standards to the business

What can you expect from Mars?

• Chance to work on a variety of accounting projects - getting a breadth of accounting experiences
• Global interactions providing the ability to build rewarding relationships and working as part of a team
• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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