Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture and providing career development opportunitiesAct as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations for data-driven decision-makingCollaborate with tax, treasury, FP&A and business teams to ensure proper forecasting, planning, alignment, and process efficiencies while minimizing risksEnsure effective accounting practices and consistent application of company accounting policies within decentralized teamsLead the global consolidation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and company policiesLead corporate accounting operations, including corporate balance sheets, intercompany validation, share-based compensation, retirement programs and treasury activitiesLead the preparation of periodic financial statements and SEC reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.)Lead the preparation of required SEC filings associated with debt offerings (Shelf registration statements, prospectus supplements, Form 144, etc.).Ensure SEC filings comply with regulatory requirementsEvaluate, adopt, and implement new FASB, SEC, and CSRD rules, assessing their impact on financial reporting and disclosuresManage and maintain company accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across global entitiesEnsure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, partnering with internal and external auditors to maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; responsible for the planning & execution of Linde’s global SOX programServe as a primary liaison between the company and external auditors during reviews and audits.
Support regulatory filings and correspondence with auditors, the SEC, and other regulatory bodiesCollaborate with leadership to evaluate and implement process improvements, system upgrades, and automation projects to maximize efficiency throughout the accounting cycleParticipate in cross-functional initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, supporting the integration of acquired businesses and compliance with fiscal and regulatory policies