Accounting Leader

We are looking for a Team Leader of General Ledger accountants to join our Accounting team. In this role you will provide day-to-day leadership of the USEast GL team through promoting operational excellence, driving continuous improvements, and helping associates deliver business results while developing them for the future. This team leader will focus their efforts on the development and success of highly functioning team members that can achieve results.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Pay and Benefits:

• $125,000 - $158,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

• Lead team of GL accountants who ensure that the US ledgers are in compliance with USGAAP and local GAAP (for non-US locations)
• Partner with GPS & Specialty Financial Controller to ensure appropriate team resourcing and set/deliver on team strategy and priorities and with other accounting leaders (including the Technical Accounting Team) to promote accurate financial statements, best practices, optimization, and alignment across the function
• Provide clear expectations and continuous coaching to team members, helping them find solutions to their challenges
• Support internal controls and other compliance related requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closes; coordinate audit support and reporting
• Coordinate and collaborate with other OpCo and regional GL leadership to help ensure consistent accounting treatment and practices
• Foster an environment of trust, ownership and development for all team members
• Empower the team to deliver on expectations with purpose, discipline and imagination
• Coordinate and drive to optimize processes in line with Global Finance/Accounting needs and transformation strategies
• Lead team through the continuously changing internal and external environment

• BA degree in accounting on business related
• Minimum of 5 years of GL accounting experience and3 years leading in a team environment
• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, PeopleSoft, Microsoft D365, etc
• Experience implementing or enhancing internal control processes
• Business strategy knowledge and understanding of appropriate decision support needs as well as technical accounting knowledge
• Demonstrated experience leading and adapting quickly to changing business and organizational needs
• Excellentcommunication and organization skills
• Ability to build inclusive and diverse teams while demonstratingpassion for coaching, developing and motivating individuals and teams
• Ability to effectively practice core people processes
• Ability to travel 10% with some international

• Recognized accounting qualification, CPA or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing industry

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.