Technical Accounting Manager

• Sr. Financial Analyst or Manager, dependent upon level of experience

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $30 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.lindeus.com.

Job Purpose/Scope: This position is directly involved in providing US GAAP and IFRS accounting support, including technical inquiries / guidance for assigned accounting areas.

Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Associate Director of Technical Accounting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Primary focus on US GAAP worldwide accounting support, including technical inquiries/guidance

• Lead, global accounting projects as needed, such as:

• Evaluate/Implement new accounting standards as appropriate

• Use of Technology to improve productivity

• Other key global accounting initiatives

• Assist with the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and related filings (i.e., 10-K, 10-Q, IFRS Annual Report & half year, etc.)

• Specific accounting areas: Consolidation & Joint Ventures, business combinations, PP&E Accounting, M&A support and valuations

• Assist in the accounting for various business transactions (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, projects, etc.)

• Monitor and evaluate current accounting developments

• Liaise, communicate and help coordinate audit work with independent public accountants

• Develop and maintain global financial policies, accounting position papers, as needed

• Some periodic domestic and international travel will be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• CPA required
• 5 years of public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience is required.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to translate theory into understandable business practice and processes.
• Ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultures and practices.
• Quick comprehension of complex topics
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong MS Excel, Word and Power Point knowledge
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach/mentor others.
• Familiarity with Hyperion, JDE and SAP a plus.