Manager, Global Accounting & External Audits
3E · Bethesda
About 3E:
3E is a mission-driven company dedicated to creating a safer and more sustainable world. We offer award-winning regulatory intelligence and AI solutions to help organizations protect people and products. With over 35 years of experience and a global presence, we empower our customers with innovative compliance solutions.
You will get to work at a company that combines startup agility with the stability of an industry leader. Partner with enterprise customers and global experts to advance environmental safety and solve complex data science challenges.
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About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Manager, Global Accounting & External Audits to join our global accounting team, with a focus on managing international statutory audits, supporting month-end close activities, and improving accounting processes across the organization.
In this role, you'll take ownership of international audit coordination, working closely with external accounting advisors, auditors, and internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely completion of deliverables. You'll also play an active role in our monthly close process and help identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate how we work.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, experience managing international audits, and the ability to keep complex projects moving across multiple stakeholders. We're looking for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, taking ownership, and finding better ways to get things done in a fast-paced, growing organization.
What You'll Do
Own International Audits and Statutory Reporting
Lead the coordination and execution of international statutory audits across multiple countries, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements are met.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and accounting advisors, managing requests, tracking outstanding items, and driving issues through resolution.
Partner with external advisors responsible for preparing local statutory financial statements and converting U.S. GAAP financial information to local accounting standards.
Review U.S. GAAP-to-local GAAP reconciliations, bridge files, supporting schedules, and statutory reporting deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
Maintain and manage the international audit calendar, proactively identifying risks, communicating progress, and escalating issues before deadlines are impacted.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Tax, HR, Legal, and Treasury, to obtain required financial information and supporting documentation.
Support Accounting Operations and Month-End Close
Take an active, hands-on role in monthly close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reviews, and other recurring accounting responsibilities.
Partner with the broader accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Support the annual U.S. consolidated financial statement audit as needed.
Help strengthen accounting controls, documentation, and consistency across global accounting operations.
Balance recurring accounting responsibilities with increased audit activity during peak reporting periods.
Improve Processes and Drive Accountability
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate manual accounting, reconciliation, and audit processes.
Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external service providers to improve communication, accountability, and timely delivery of information.
Develop repeatable processes and tracking mechanisms that reduce unnecessary follow-up, improve visibility, and keep work moving.
Leverage technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity while maintaining appropriate financial controls and data confidentiality.
Take ownership of challenges, proactively identify solutions, and help build more scalable accounting operations as the business grows.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of experience combining public and corporate accounting, ideally with experience at a Big Four or other top 10 accounting firm.
Active CPA license is strongly preferred.
Corporate accounting experience, including direct involvement in month-end close activities, financial reporting, and supporting external audits.
Hands-on experience managing or coordinating international statutory audits, including working with external auditors and accounting advisors.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with the process of converting U.S. GAAP financial information to local accounting standards.
Experience managing multiple audit workstreams, deliverables, and deadlines across different stakeholders or geographic locations.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively follow up, resolve issues, and drive accountability.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities shift and a hands-on approach is essential.
Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and develop more effective ways of working.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners.
Practical experience using AI or automation tools to improve efficiency in accounting, financial reporting, or related workflows, with appropriate review of outputs.
Based in the US in one of the states where 3E is authorized to hire, and eligible to work without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience preparing, reviewing, or coordinating U.S. GAAP-to-local GAAP reconciliations or bridge files.
Experience working in a multinational organization, ideally with exposure to European statutory reporting requirements.
Experience in a mid-sized, high-growth, SaaS, or private equity-backed organization.
Experience coordinating external accounting service providers across multiple countries.
Experience improving or automating accounting processes and workflows.
Our US Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Open PTO and parental leave
401(k) plan with company matching
Employee assistance program
Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness)
3E is currently authorized to hire in the following U.S. states:
Alabama, Arizona, California (excluding Los Angeles), Colorado (excluding Denver), Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois (excluding Chicago), Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York (excluding New York City), North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Disclosures:
3E is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected categories. For applicants who would like to request accommodation, please contact us here
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