W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

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Accounting Manager Req Id: 842 State/Province: Maryland Business: Gore Performance Solutions Category: Business Support Sub-Category: Finance & Accounting Work Arrangement: Hybrid Posting Start Date: 2/25/26 Posting End Date: 3/12/26 About the Role We are looking for a Team Leader of General Ledger accountants to join our Accounting team. In this role you will provide day-to-day leadership of the USEast 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 work arrangement. Pay and Benefits: • $125,000 - $158,000 per year • Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics. • Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits Responsibilities • Lead team of GL accountants who ensure that the US ledgers are in compliance with USGAAP and local GAAP (for non-US locations) • Partner with GPS & Specialty 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 • Provide clear expectations and continuous coaching to team members, helping them find solutions to their challenges • Support internal controls and other compliance related requirements • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closes; coordinate audit support and reporting • Coordinate and collaborate with other OpCo and regional GL leadership to help ensure consistent accounting treatment and practices • 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 • BA degree in accounting on business related • Minimum of 5 years of GL accounting experience and 3 years leading in a team environment • Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, PeopleSoft, Microsoft D365, etc • Experience implementing or enhancing internal control processes • Business strategy knowledge and understanding of appropriate decision support needs as well as technical accounting knowledge • Demonstrated experience leading and adapting quickly to changing business and organizational needs • 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 • Ability to travel 10% with some international Desired Qualifications • Recognized accounting qualification, CPA or equivalent • Experience in manufacturing industry This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies. 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 Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 protected 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 United States. 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 Information at a Glance