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Financial Reporting Lead

Mars (External) Open
Virginia-McLean Full-time Senior Accounting

At a glance

Senior Accounting role at Mars (External). Virginia-McLean · full-time · $169,840–$233,530 base.

SalaryStated by Mars (External)
$169,840 – $233,530
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationVirginia-McLean
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$169,840–$233,530
PostedOct 27, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP reports on deadline for the Board, Audit Committee, lenders, investors and rating agencies
  • Test debt covenant compliance and help prepare reporting for 144A debt offerings
  • Explain how U.S. GAAP results align with management reporting and expand non-GAAP reconciliations
  • Lead the financial reporting team and handle its recurring projects and governance activities
  • Work with external auditors throughout the year to deliver a high-quality audit experience

What you bring

  • At least twelve years in financial reporting or technical accounting at a large multinational business
  • You hold a CPA certification

Who this fits

This senior role suits an experienced reporting leader, with line management experience preferred. Big Four public accounting experience is also preferred. The position is based in McLean, Virginia.

From the employer

Job Description:

The Financial Reporting Lead leads a team responsible for delivering a high quality on-time global financial reporting and preparing high-quality external reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP to meet all deadlines. This role is critical to meet commitments for quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP reporting required for the Board, Audit Committee, and external bank/investor/rating agencies as well as 144A debt offerings. In addition, this role is responsible to understand and reconcile U.S. GAAP to management reporting which is essential to ensure credibility of this information.

What are we looking for?

  • 12+ years of experience in financial reporting and/or technical accounting in a large, multinational business
  • Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred
  • 5+ years of line management experience is preferred
  • CPA certification

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Deliver Reporting - Prepare high-quality quarterly and annual external reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP to meet all deadlines and commitments to the Board, Audit Committee, and external bank/investor/rating agencies as well as to support 144A debt offerings. This includes measuring debt covenant compliance.
  • Complete Reconciliation/Non-GAAP measures - Understanding the reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to management reporting, which is essential to ensure credibility of this information. This will include improved and expanded reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
  • Manage other ad hoc and recurring projects and governance activities for the Financial Reporting Pillar as part of the broader Corporate Controllership Organization.
  • Maintain and manage relationship with external auditors to deliver a high-quality year-round audit experience

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 169,840.00 - USD 233,530.00

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