Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting

R10079940 Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting (Open) Location: Radnor, PA (Airgas HO) - Management How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is Hiring for a Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting in Radnor, PA! We are looking for you ! Bachelor’s degree required Must be an Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) 8 years experience Hybrid from Radnor, PA- 3 days in office Recruiter: Roseanne Khachikyan / Roseanne.Khachikyan@airliquide.com / 424-318-0169 The Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting is an essential position within the Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting team. This role is responsible for key accounting processes, providing support to the Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina, coordinating financial reporting packages to global corporate headquarters in Paris, France, conducting technical accounting research, and managing various ad hoc projects. The Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting serves as a central liaison for all subsidiaries on accounting matters, collaborating with stakeholders such as the Corporate Controller, Director of Financial Control, CFO, external/internal auditors, Business Unit Management, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development, and Legal. Please note that this is a hybrid position, based at the Airgas Corporate Headquarters in Radnor, PA. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Manage the complete month-end closing process, including the review and approval of complex journal entries and accruals such as: Hedge accounting, IFRS 16, Deferred Compensation, Business insurance, Key accounting provisions and reserves. Direct the accurate and timely execution of the financial and statistical close processes in collaboration with the BSC, ensuring comprehensive general ledger account reconciliation and analysis. Coordinate the preparation and submission of financial reporting packages for global corporate headquarters, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. Provide leadership, direction, and training to the accounting staff to foster professional development and team proficiency. Collaborate with management to develop and implement best practice solutions that strengthen the internal control environment and drive operational efficiencies. Other duties as assigned ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business from an accredited college or university required. Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 8 of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting and/or financial accounting experience required. Detailed knowledge and strong understanding of IFRS is required. Proven ability to conduct technical accounting research and apply standards to practical business situations. Ability to lead, direct, and mentor a team of accounting staff including those in the BSC, fostering professional growth and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface and collaborate with various internal/external stakeholders . Strong client service mindset and proven ability to work with management to strengthen the internal control environment and drive operational efficiencies. Ability to manage multiple priorities and demands in a rapidly-changing environment and navigate within a complex matrixed organization. Preferred Qualifications: Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a plus Public accounting experience is a plus and/or exposure to medium-to-large multi-national companies is a plus. Proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) required; SAP& BPC experience is strongly preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, Google Suite platform experience a plus. ________________________ Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program. _________________________ Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. _________________________ About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Airgas name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Airgas recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. Please be advised that Airgas and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process. You may verify job postings through our official global careers website at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Airgas and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. 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