Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting

Position Summary : The Manager of Technical Accounting will be responsible for providing guidance globally on technical accounting matters, including new accounting standards, significant transactions (including M&A), and other recurring complex accounting areas. This individual will also support our financial reporting compliance efforts, including reviewing our quarterly and annual financial statements. This individual must be an effective communicator and project manager and be able to document conclusions in a clear and concise manner. The individual will work closely with the entire global finance group, as well as other functional departments (HR, Legal, Treasury, Tax, etc.).

Work Location : This role requires a hybrid onsite work presence in either Philadelphia, PA or Glen Mills, PA and is not eligible for relocation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Provide US GAAP technical guidance globally on an ad-hoc basis with a focus on revenue recognition, capital expenditures, leasing and derivatives.
• Draft or review technical white papers to address accounting issues.
• Enhance technical accounting policies for our global organization.
• Resolve accounting matters with external auditors.
• Lead the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures and other significant transactions as they arise.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support the internal control environment.

Qualifications :

Our Company :

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments : Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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