General Ledger Team Leader - Elkton Maryland

Company: W.L. Gore & Associates
Location: Elkton, Maryland
Posted On: 04/19/2024

About the Role: We are looking for a General Ledger Team Leader to join our Fabrics Accounting team. In this role, you will provide day-to-day leadership of the US East 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 remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team of GL accountants who ensure that the US ledgers are in compliance with US GAAP
• Partner with Fabrics 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
• Support internal controls and other compliance related requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closes; Coordinate audit support and reporting
• Provide clear expectations and continuous coaching to team members, helping them find solutions to their challenges
• 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
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • Minimum of 3 years leading in a team environment and a m inimum of 5 years of GL accounting experience
  • Experience implementing or enhancing internal control processes
  • Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, PeopleSoft, etc
  • Demonstrated experience leading and adapting quickly to changing business and organizational needs
  • Business strategy knowledge and understanding of appropriate decision support needs
  • Demonstrated technical accounting knowledge
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Ability to build inclusive and diverse teams while demonstrating passion for coaching, developing and motivating individuals and teams
  • Ability to effectively practice core people processes
    
  • Travel up to 5%
    
    Desired Qualifications:
    
    • Recognized accounting qualification, CPA or equivalent, preferred
      
      Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
      
      What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
      
      We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
      
      We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
      
      Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
      
      Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
      
      Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
      
      Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact More...

          

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