Technical & Policy Senior Accountant

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Technical & Policy Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Technical & Policy Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Policy and Internal Controls team which analyzes and resolves complex non-routine accounting and reporting issues.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Manage, review, analyze and approve complex non-routine transactions and projects and the related SOX controls impacts.  Examples include: acquisitions and divestitures, impairments of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets, revenue recognition, leases, sale / leaseback, derivatives, financing transactions, guarantees and indemnifications, exit and disposal activities, and foreign currency matters.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to SOX internal control policies, including remediation efforts.
• Engage with external audits to review and clear technical accounting and internal controls matters.
• Collaborate with multiple functions and departments including Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, M&A, and Business controllers to ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting.
• Analyze new accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies, including evaluating the impact of new guidance on the Company’s financial statements and implementing new accounting standards, processes, and internal controls, as required.
• Assist in the preparation and review of all SEC filings, including annual and quarterly reports and other required form filings to ensure accuracy of data presented.
• Provide guidance and updates to company leadership.

Qualifications:

• BS Accounting/Finance (MBA a plus)
• Previous experience working in a manager type role is strongly preferred
• CPA required
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC Reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus
• 7+ years of experience with Big 4 or industry related experience in an accounting policy role
• Strong oral and written skills
• Self-directed and accountable
• Experience with M&A a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the Wilmington, DE corporate site and be willing to work a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.

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