Manager, Accounting

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Position Summary

The Manager of Accounting oversees and manages all financial accounting activities within an organization. This includes overseeing the preparation of financial statements, managing the general ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, coordinating and supervising the accounting team, and providing financial analysis and reporting to senior management. The Manager of Accounting plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the organization's financial health and integrity.

Functions & Duties

• Manages the Corporate Accounting team for functions of the accounting process.
• Analyze P&L data to ensure proper accounting procedures and accuracy
• Prepare journal entries, financial reports, and tables. Review and update financial data reported in SAFRAN to Home Office
• Liaison between General Ledger team in Norfolk and General Ledger team at the Shared Service Center. Handle any inconsistencies related to duties brought to your attention.
• Train new employees and ensure training material/documentation is kept current
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for critical accounts and review all other reconciliations done by team
• Responsible for day-to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas
• Organize report preparation for yearly external audit and budget
• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned by Management. Troubleshoot non-value-added processes within the department and seeks solutions.
• Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proficient skills in Excel
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Exuberant analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

Education

Required/Preferred Education Level

Required Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Master’s Degree

Work Experience

Experience Years of Experience

General Experience 5-10 years - Minimum of 5 years general accounting management experience required

At CMA CGM, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The expected salary range for this position is $83,000 – $106,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for:
Performance-based bonuses, Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off, and Professional development opportunities.

We believe in transparency and equity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure! The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at orf.pse_recruiting@cma-cgm.com