Senior Manager, Controller Integration

The Senior Manager Controllership Integration is a hands-on integration leader responsible for driving the accounting workstreams on one of the largest food-industry combinations in years - the McCormick and Unilever Foods integration - while also serving as a key leader in the broader Controllership integration governance. The Senior Manager Controllership Integration reports directly to the Director Controllership Integration and will be responsible for overseeing various workstreams and managing third-party service providers and staff augmentation resources. This role has exposure to the global Finance and Integration Management organizations and will have opportunities to present to Finance leadership including the VP & Controller.

This role is fully dedicated to integration activities through close and for a period thereafter with an eventual transition into the end state organizational design.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Workstream Lead: Serve as the dedicated Accounting lead for the financial integration through close and beyond Oversee corporate accounting workstreams, including employee benefit plans, stock compensation, segment reporting, lease accounting, accounting for joint ventures and variable interest entities Coordinate with external advisors to document technical accounting positions Assess target company accounting policies for conversion from US GAAP to IFRS, and drive conversion activities and alignment to McCormick accounting policies Oversee the process establishment step for each assigned sub-workstream, defining target-state processes, controls, and system requirements in coordination with the Controllership Integration Director and workstream advisors Maintain awareness of internal controls over financial reporting, including coordination with external auditors Partner with other Controllership leads to ensure consistent treatment and reporting where areas intersect with the broader Controllership integration workstreams

Integration Governance & Execution: Maintain coordinated workplans to facilitate program status reporting across workstreams Coordinate day-to-day activity with external advisory firms supporting sub-workstreams, ensuring deliverables stay on schedule and issues are escalated promptly Prepare regular status updates and executive level readouts summarizing workstream progress Manage cross-functional dependencies to drive proactive resolution across workstreams Facilitate working sessions with workstream owners, advisors, and cross-functional partners to clarify open items and stay on track with key integration milestones

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field CPA strongly preferred 8+ years of accounting / finance experience In-depth knowledge of SEC reporting and filing processes Experience supporting M&A integrations Proficiency in US GAAP Demonstrated ability to support and analyze complex accounting / finance processes Experience working with and directing external advisors and third-party service providers Proven ability to lead cross-functional workstreams, influence stakeholders across multiple business functions, and communicate effectively with executive leadership Strong communication, program management, analytical, and problem-solving skills Microsoft Office Suite; SAP and Hyperion experience/skills a plus Proficiency in IFRS a plus

$103,520 - $181,150 a year Paid parental leave, Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program Hunt Valley, MD 21031, The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices, Base Salary: $103,520 to $181,150

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments - and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.