Manager, Financial Accounting

The Financial Accounting Manager , is a member of the Corporate Controllership group and interacts with many members of the finance organization, including business unit finance directors, business controllers, corporate audit services, tax and treasury, as well as individuals within IT, compliance, benefits and legal department.

Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Reporting, you will be based at our Pittsburgh, PA headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and review documents supporting PPG's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which include the Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports filed on Form 10-Q, Current Reports filed on Form 8-K and the Annual Report filed on Form 11-K, including XBRL data where applicable.
- Review of the quarterly earnings releases and presentations in collaboration with Investor Relations.
- Develop and maintain effective processes to ensure financial information under the responsibility of the Controllership is reliable (pension accounting, incentive compensation, restructuring, period-end financial reporting, and others) including ensuring compliance with internal controls (SOX compliance).
- Managing other PPG financial statements, including the PPG savings plan financial statements, PPG Foundation financial statements, and other required financial statements.
- Effectively engage and present to executive leadership, including the Vice President and Senior Vice President/CFO, on key business initiatives, financial matters, and strategic priorities.
- Perform reviews of account analysis as prepared by the Financial Analyst on a quarterly basis.
- Overseeing compliance and review for XBRL tagging within PPG financial statements.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
- CPA certification is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a comparable professional role. Big Four accounting firm experience would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated executive presence and the ability influence stakeholders and foster strong relationships across diverse audiences and organizational levels.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to manage different priorities within a matrixed global environment.
- Familiarity with Workiva (Wdesk) or similar financial reporting platforms is preferred.

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PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected] .

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role, with the expectation of Monday - Thursday onsite and the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays.

This role functions as an individual contributor and does not include direct people management responsibilities.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

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We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to     https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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