W. L. Gore & Associates · 1 week ago
Accounting Leader
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expW. L. Gore & Associates is looking for a Team Leader of General Ledger accountants to join their Accounting team. This role focuses on providing leadership to the USEast GL team, promoting operational excellence, driving continuous improvements, and developing team members to achieve business results.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
BA degree in accounting or 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
Preferred
Recognized accounting qualification, CPA or equivalent
Experience in manufacturing industry
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment!
Comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits
Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country
Potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”
Company
W. L. Gore & Associates
W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bret Snyder
Chair and CEO
Jack Kramer
Vice President & CTO
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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2026-01-06
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