We’re seeking a Technical Accounting Manager who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America. 

Job Title: Technical Accounting Manager   |   Req ID: 14831   |   HR Contact: Wendy BECKER   |   Location: Chicago Office IL

ABOUT THE ROLE
This position will be focused on planning, establishing and executing certain Technical Accounting Centers of Excellence (COEs). The activities under the Accounting Centers of Excellence would include, Derivatives, Bonus Accrual, Stock-based Compensation, Pension / OPEB Accounting, Multi-Employer Benefit Plans, Contingent Liabilities, and Tax Accounting. This critical role is to assure a collaborative and aligned understanding to our processes, conclusion and internal control over financial reporting. 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Derivative Accounting, specifically: Derivative accounting policy, Accounting documentation of derivative agreements, Monthly flux analysis
• Bonus Accounting, specifically: Overview of all bonus programs and measures, HR compensation data by program, Bonus calculations by Target, Minimum and Maximum, Review of actual bonus payout, Monthly flux analysis
• Share-based Compensation Accounting, specifically: Coordinate / align with HR on grant dates and valuations, Document the key assumptions, such as TSR group, volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rates, dividend yield, forfeiture rates, etc., Administer share-based compensation accounting, Coordinate with the plan administrator on loading / administration of grants, monthly reporting, etc., Monthly flux analysis
• Pension / OPEB Accounting, specifically:  Coordinate / align with HR on employee benefit plans offered, Document the key assumptions, such as mortality rates, retirement age, discount rate, health care cost trend rate, etc., Administer pension / OPEB accounting, Coordinate with the plan administrator on loading / administration of plan, monthly reporting, etc.. Monthly flux analysis
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelors degree

Additional Education Preferred: Masters degree
Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration 
Required Work Experience: 5-10 years of US GAAP experience
Required Training/Certifications: CPA preferred
Required Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (expert at Excel), Google Workspace  
Travel Requirements: Less than 25%

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day