Manager Complex Accounting

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Job Title: Manager Complex Accounting

Location: US Remote

Base Salary Rate: $115,000 - $150,000

Job type: Full-time

Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now.

About this role

You will lead a team of intermediate to experienced Accounting professionals, setting objectives and guiding others on execution of general accounting processes, such as inter-company cash, cash management, government accounting, financial reporting, project accounting, and/or balance sheet management. Develops and explains accounting procedures, and control processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the resolution and recording of complex accounting arrangements in the GL to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies, including but not limited to:

• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
• Derivatives & Hedging (ASC 815)
• Leases (ASC 842)
• Compensation & Retirement Benefits (ASC 715)
• Debt (ASC 470)

• Policy & Controls: Develop and maintain accounting policies and GL-level controls to ensure accurate, consistent application of complex accounting across entities.
• Corporate Accounting Integration: Partner with the corporate accounting team to ensure that complex arrangements are correctly reflected in the GL, reconciliations, and financial statement line items.
• Implementation: Lead the end-to-end accounting and GL setup for complex arrangements, including journal entry design, reconciliation frameworks, and related team training.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, and external auditors to ensure complex GL accounting matters are addressed and audit-ready.
• Strategic Transactions: Advise on GL impacts of significant transactions (M&A, debt arrangements, restructurings), ensuring accounting entries, valuations, and disclosures are accurately captured.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required. Public/Corporate accounting mix preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing accounting standards and managing technical accounting issues.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software (ERP/HFM), accounting standards and financial system tools, with strong Excel skills.

What You Will Gain

• Health Coverage: Choose from three medical plans, dental, and vision options

• Financial Protection: Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, company holidays, and various leave options (parental, FMLA, etc)

• Employee Support: EAP, adoption/surrogacy assistance, additional voluntary health benefits

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $150,000. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays), and more.

Kidde Global Solutions Overview

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe

Kidde Global Solutions is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.