Manager, Corporate Accounting

Location:

Corporate Headquarters, 1150 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind. With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level.

Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries—from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind. As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t.

Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting (SAP S/4

HANA & Transformation), this role is responsible for executing and managing core corporate accounting activities, supporting the global close process, and playing a key role in the SAP S/4

HANA transformation alongside supporting accounting within all Arclin ERPs. This position will act as a hands‑on leader and subject‑matter expert, supporting general ledger activities, driving process standardization across multiple ERPs (SAP, JDE, IFS, BC), and ensuring data integrity and SOX‑compliant processes in a complex, evolving environment.

Additionally, this role will lead all aspects of purchase accounting and financial integration related to the Aramids acquisition, serving as the primary owner of acquisition accounting, valuation coordination, and ongoing reporting alignment.

• Support the Director in the SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation, specifically across GL and close‑related processes
• Participate in design workshops, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), and data validation tied to financial processes
• Identify and elevate process gaps, data inconsistencies, and integration issues across ERP systems

• Manage and execute key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Review and/or prepare:
  Journal entries and accruals, account reconciliations, flux and variance analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidation inputs across multiple ERP systems
• Partner with shared services (AP/AR), business units, and FP&A to resolve close issues
• Drive consistency and discipline in close timelines and deliverables
• Support accounting operations across SAP, JDE, IFS, and Business Central, ensuring alignment with corporate policies
• Assist in managing inter‑system reconciliations and data integrity issues during the transition to SAP
• Standardize processes and reduce manual adjustments across legacy systems

• Lead and manage all aspects of purchase accounting for the Aramids acquisition in accordance with US GAAP (ASC 805)
• Coordinate purchase price allocation (PPA) with third‑party valuation specialists
• Record and validate opening balance sheet entries
• Identify and document goodwill, intangible assets, and fair value adjustments
• Ensure seamless integration of Aramids financial results into corporate close and consolidation processes
• Establish and maintain audit‑ready documentation supporting key accounting judgments and valuation assumptions
• Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, Tax, external advisors, and auditors to validate conclusions and ensure alignment
• Support ongoing accounting for acquisition‑related items: amortization of intangible assets, inventory and fixed asset…